Training Course Overseas Dhammduta Bhikkhus Class 23/2560 at Vaishali
On 26 Apr, 2560/2017 VAISHALI : Phramaha Cha-Em Suviro, Asst. Prof., Assistant to the Rector of Foreign Affairs is with Administers, Advisors, Lecturers of Dhammaduta College, and staff of MCU lead the 112 monks, Training Overseas Dhammaduta Bhikkhus Class 23/2560 to study tour and chanting at Vaishali, where the Buddha took on his last journey. Vaishali is about 55 km away from the capital city of Patna. In the present day, this is a small village surrounded by banana and mango groves as well as rice fields. However, excavations in this area have brought to light an impressive historical past. This region has been recognized by the historians, as one of the world’s first democratic republics with an elected assembly of representatives flourishing in 6 th century BCE. That was the time of the Vajjins and the Licchavis. According to the Buddhist literature, there had been 7007 representatives (kings) in this republican state. It was at Vaishali that the Buddha delivered ...
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