International Buddhist Confederation Unveils Triservices Trek
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is set to launch the Lord Buddha Trination Triservices Expedition, a historic initiative uniting the armed forces of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This unique motorcycle expedition will commence from Lumbini, Nepal (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) and conclude in Galle, Sri Lanka, covering key Buddhist heritage sites along the route.
The expedition aims to celebrate the shared cultural and spiritual heritage of the three nations while promoting peace, harmony, tourism, and environmental awareness. Organized in collaboration with IBC, this journey will reinforce the historical spread of Buddhism and the deep-rooted ties between these countries.
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Why in the news? | International Buddhist Confederation Unveils Triservices Trek |
Expedition Name | Lord Buddha Trination Triservices Expedition |
Organized by | International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) |
Participating Nations | India, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Mode of Travel | Motorcycle Expedition |
Starting Point | Lumbini, Nepal |
Ending Point | Galle, Sri Lanka |
Key Buddhist Sites Covered | Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Nagarjuna Sagar, Udayagiri, etc. |
Main Objectives | Promote peace, harmony, tourism, environmental awareness, and cultural ties |
Indian Flag-Off | Bodhgaya, Bihar (19th February 2025) by Shri Ram Nath Kovind |
Sri Lanka Flag-Off | Jaffna, Sri Lanka (5th March 2025) by PM Harini Amarasuriya |
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