PM addresses International Abhidhamma Divas and celebration of Pali's recognition as a classical language
On 17 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Abhidhamma Divas ceremony, which also celebrated the recognition of Pali as a classical language.
Summary
On 17 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ceremony for International Abhidhamma Divas and the recognition of Pali as a classical language, organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) under the Ministry of Culture. Abhidhamma Divas commemorates the descent of Lord Buddha from the celestial realm after teaching Abhidhamma; Buddha's teachings on Abhidhamma are originally available in Pali. The PM said the government would take all measures to preserve and develop Pali, including through apps, digitisation and archival research. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister Kiren Rijiju were present.
Key facts
- Date
- 17 Oct 2024
- Venue
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
- Organiser
- International Buddhist Confederation, under Ministry of Culture
- Occasion
- International Abhidhamma Divas + Pali recognised as classical language
- Abhidhamma Divas
- Buddha's descent from the celestial realm after teaching Abhidhamma
- Pali promotion
- Apps, digitisation, archival research
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The International Abhidhamma Divas ceremony on 17 October 2024 also celebrated the recognition of which language as a classical language?
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Correct answer: B — Pali
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: ceremony in celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a classical language at Vigyan Bhavan.
The International Abhidhamma Divas event addressed by the PM on 17 October 2024 was organised by:
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Correct answer: D — International Buddhist Confederation under the Ministry of Culture
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: the event was organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture.
Abhidhamma Divas commemorates:
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Correct answer: A — The descent of Lord Buddha from the celestial realm after teaching Abhidhamma
PIB, 17 Oct 2024: Abhidhamma Divas commemorates the descent of Lord Buddha from the celestial realm after teaching Abhidhamma.