KATHMANDU, July 10: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu on Wednesday organized a launching ceremony for a book on Pakistan's Buddhist heritage in the Nepali language, titled पाकिस्तानका बौद्ध सम्पदाहरू (Pakistanka Boudha Sampadhaharu), authored by eminent scholar Om Charan Amatya.
Lawmaker Bhim Prasad Acharya of the ruling CPN-UML graced the event as the Chief Guest. Special Guests on the occasion included the Ambassador of Myanmar to Nepal, U Myo Myint Maung, and the Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Nepal, Chameera Munasinghe. In addition, venerable monks and Buddhist scholars, political leaders, journalists, civil society members, and officials of the Pakistan Embassy and their families also attended the event.
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Various universities and think tanks in Pakistan attended the event online. Ambassador for Buddhist Heritage Promotion for Pakistan, A. Imran Shaukat, addressed the gathering virtually and shared details of the "Pakistan's Buddhist Heritage Promotion Initiative."
In his remarks, Chief Guest Acharya highlighted the significance of cultural heritage as an important facet of people-to-people (P2P) contact. He described the Buddhist heritage as a shared legacy of both friendly countries — Pakistan and Nepal.
Acharya also emphasized the need to enhance P2P connectivity to further promote cultural heritage. Earlier, in his remarks, the author of the book, Om Charan Amatya, highlighted the revered sites in Pakistan, their links to Nepal, and their potential spiritual and cultural value for Nepalis and Buddhists across the world.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Abrar H. Hashmi, said that Pakistan takes pride in its cultural heritage, has preserved it, and wants to share it as an emotional experience with both followers and tourists. He commended Amatya for his meticulous work in highlighting the profound historical and cultural ties between Pakistan and Nepal. He expressed hope that the book would go a long way toward reaching Nepali readers and fostering deeper understanding and interest in research, pilgrimage, and travel.
