The Department of Buddhist Studies organized a one-day Seminar on the topic “Buddhism and its Impact in Daily Life” in which Venerable Mingyur Dorjay from Zanskar, Ladakh was Key Note Speaker and Dr Chhering Tandup was the Chief Guest of this Seminar. Earlier the function started with the tributes paid to Buddha amidst prayer in Pali by the students and scholars of the Department. Prof. Shohab Inayat Malik, HOD of Buddhist Studies delivered the welcome address. Dr Rajesh Sharma (Faculty department of Buddhist studies) conducted the entire function proceedings.

Ven. Dorjay briefly spooked about the teaching of the Buddha including the Four Nobel Truths, the Noble Eight Fold Path and their impact on the daily life of all human beings. He also suggested to all participants practise Buddha's teaching to overcome their suffering.

Dr Chhering Tandup, Chief Guest of the programme addressed the gathering and talked about the relevance of Sunyata and their link between Quantum Physic in his lecture. Dr Tandup in his address explains how Buddha's teaching develops mental peace, truth, happiness and Loving-kindness. He also talked about the impact of Buddhas teaching on King Ashoka and Dr Bhima Rao Ambedkar.

 At the end of the function, the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Vivek Sharma. Prominent among others who were present included HOD Urdu, Prof. Mohd. Reyaz Ahmad, Dr Chaman Lal, Mr. Tashi Lundup, Dr. Neharica Subash Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Dr. Ekta Kumari, Dr. Neeru Choudhary, Dr. Manisha and Students, Scholars of Deptt. of Buddhist Studies, Dogri & Urdu.