Buddhist Circuit to Be Developed in Madhya Pradesh, Says CM Mohan Yadav; Learn More About Potential Locations

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has said that the state government has prioritized the development of religious and spiritual tourism. He emphasized the need to develop locations in the state influenced by Lord Buddha as part of the Buddhist circuit, including sites like Satdhara, Sonari and areas around Sanchi, as well as Ujjain. 

Satdhara

Satdhara is located 9 kilometers west of Sanchi. This is an archaeological site. It has a stupa, a chaitya, and a rock shelter.   

The rock shelter has a picture of Buddha belonging to Mauryan and Gupta period. Some relic chests containing the relics of Sariputra and Mahamouglyana have been found in Stupa No.2. The ruins near Satdhara include remains of a monastery and a temple.   

Sonari

Sonari is located 10 kilometres south-west of Sanchi. It is the archaeological site of an ancient monastic complex of Buddhist stupas. Four stupas and a monastery were built in Sonari.   

Sanchi

Sanchi is situated on a hill near Sanchi town in Raisen district. It is the most developed and attractive Buddhist site in India. There are many Buddhist monuments in Sanchi. Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa.   

Meeting of Sanchi Buddhist Indian Knowledge Studies University 

The sixth meeting of the working council of Sanchi Buddhist Indian Knowledge Studies University Sanchi was held on Thursday at Samatva Bhawan (CM's residence) under the chairmanship of CM Mohan Yadav. Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge) Shri Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi and Chancellor of the University Acharya Prof. Yajneshwar S. Shastri participated virtually in the meeting. 

Along with the Kulguru of the University Prof. Vaidyanath Labh, members of the General Council Prof. Satya Prakash Sharma, Padma Shri Shri Kapil Tiwari, Shri Abhay Katyayan and Prof. Ishwar Sharan Vishwakarma were present in the meeting.

Research on Mahakatyayana to be initiated

CM said that appropriate action will be taken on the suggestions put forth by the council members. He emphasized the importance of initiating research on Mahakatyayana, one of the principal disciples of Lord Buddha. 

Mahakatyayana is believed to have travelled from Ujjain to Mathura, spreading the teachings of Buddhism. Renowned for his logical reasoning and debating skills, his journey to enlightenment under the Bodhi tree serves as an inspiring narrative that highlights the virtues of patience, wisdom, and self-discipline.

Buddhist Society's silver jubilee conference in November

It was informed during the meeting that the Silver Jubilee Conference of the Indian Society for Buddhist Studies is scheduled to be held in Bhopal in the upcoming month of November. CM Mohan Yadav instructed officials to initiate the necessary preparations for the event.