Ministry of External Affairs inaugurated projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries yesterday as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. The celebration was graced by Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. RajKumar Ranjan Singh. The dignitaries unveiled books of Jataka Tales translated into Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese languages.<br />''<br />''A comprehensive video of e-ITEC courses offered by the Ministry on Buddhist teachings was also shown during the event. A digital exhibition titled " Bodhicitta: Interweaving Buddhist Art Traditions from India Across Asia" curated by National Museum was also displayed.<br />''<br />''<br />

<span style="color: #222222;">Ministry of External Affairs celebrated Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav today by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries. Minister of State for External Affairs Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh joined the celebrations.<br />''<br />''The dignitaries unveiled books of Jataka Tales translated into Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese languages. A comprehensive video of e-ITEC courses offered by the Ministry on Buddhist teachings was shown during the event. The Minister inaugurated the interactive Coffee Table E-Book on Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries.<br />''<br />''The digital exhibition titled " Bodhicitta: Interweaving Buddhist Art Traditions from India Across Asia" curated by National Museum was displayed. The Ministry presented an Interactive Template for use by Missions for orientation visits by school or college students to Cultural centers or Missions for a better understanding of India's Buddhist linkages.<br />''<br />''Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements.</span><br />