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<p>On the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Buddhism founder's birthplace, Lumbini, in Nepal to mark the day. &nbsp;"On Buddha Purnima, we recall the principles of Lord Buddha and reiterate our commitment to fulfil them. The thoughts of Lord Buddha can make our planet more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable," Modi tweeted. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-preparations-on-in-lumbini-ahead-of-pm-modis-visit-479096" hreflang="en">Nepal: Preparations on in Lumbini ahead of PM Modi's visit</a></strong></p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba have performed the shilanyas ceremony for the construction of Centre of Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini on Monday. In Nepal, it will be the first "Net Zero Emission" building. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The shilanyas ceremony was performed by monks belonging to three major Buddhist traditions, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. The two PMs also unveiled a model of the Centre.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On Buddha Purnima we recall the principles of Lord Buddha and reiterate our commitment to fulfil them. The thoughts of Lord Buddha can make our planet more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Landed in Nepal. Happy to be among the wonderful people of Nepal on the special occasion of Buddha Purnima. Looking forward to the programmes in Lumbini.</p>
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<p>It will come up within the Lumbini Monastic Zone, informed the Ministry of Culture in its press release. To offer prayers, the Prime Minister will visit the sacred Mayadevi temple in Lumbini. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Nepal: Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Lumbini for Buddha Purnima</strong></p>

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<p>On Buddha Jayanti, the PM will also deliver an address at an event organised by the Lumbini Development Trust under the aegis of the Government of Nepal, said the ministry. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I would like to thank PM <a href="https://twitter.com/SherBDeuba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SherBDeuba</a> for the warm welcome in Lumbini. <a href="https://t.co/9rkmi2297o">pic.twitter.com/9rkmi2297o</a></p>
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<p>The construction of the "India International Centre for Buddhist Culture &amp; Heritage" will be undertaken by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), India under the auspices of the Lumbini Development Trust with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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On the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Buddhism founder's birthplace, Lumbini, in Nepal to mark the day.

On the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Buddhism founder's birthplace, Lumbini, in Nepal to mark the day. "On Buddha Purnima, we recall the principles of Lord Buddha and reiterate our commitment to fulfil them. The thoughts of Lord Buddha can make our planet more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable," Modi tweeted. Also Read | Nepal: Preparations on in Lumbini ahead of PM Modi's visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba have performed the shilanyas ceremony for the construction of Centre of Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini on Monday. In Nepal, it will be the first "Net Zero Emission" building. The shilanyas ceremony was performed by monks belonging to three major Buddhist traditions, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. The two PMs also unveiled a model of the Centre. On Buddha Purnima we recall the principles of Lord Buddha and reiterate our commitment to fulfil them. The thoughts of Lord Buddha can make our planet more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2022 × Landed in Nepal. Happy to be among the wonderful people of Nepal on the special occasion of Buddha Purnima. Looking forward to the programmes in Lumbini. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2022 × It will come up within the Lumbini Monastic Zone, informed the Ministry of Culture in its press release. To offer prayers, the Prime Minister will visit the sacred Mayadevi temple in Lumbini. Watch | Nepal: Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Lumbini for Buddha Purnima × On Buddha Jayanti, the PM will also deliver an address at an event organised by the Lumbini Development Trust under the aegis of the Government of Nepal, said the ministry. I would like to thank PM @SherBDeuba for the warm welcome in Lumbini. pic.twitter.com/9rkmi2297o — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2022 × The construction of the "India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage" will be undertaken by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), India under the auspices of the Lumbini Development Trust with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The birthplace of twentieth-century leftist Ernesto Che Guevara is on sale in the city of Rosario, Argentina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The current owner of this 2580 square foot house in the city centre, Francisco Farrugia, said that he bought it in 2002.</p>

<p>The apartment has been uninhabited since 2011 and is up for sale for around $400,000.</p>

<p>Its owner, Francisco Farrugia had a project to transform this place into a cultural centre, but this project didn’t will have seen the light of day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are receiving offers to buy from several countries,” said Francisco Farrugia.</p>

<p>Ernesto "Che" Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary. A major figure of the Cuban Revolution, his stylized visage has become a ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion and global insignia in popular culture.</p>

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The birthplace of twentieth-century leftist Ernesto Che Guevara is on sale in the city of Rosario, Argentina. The current owner of this 2580 square foot house in the city centre, Francisco Farrugia, said that he bought it in 2002.

The birthplace of twentieth-century leftist Ernesto Che Guevara is on sale in the city of Rosario, Argentina. The current owner of this 2580 square foot house in the city centre, Francisco Farrugia, said that he bought it in 2002. The apartment has been uninhabited since 2011 and is up for sale for around $400,000. Its owner, Francisco Farrugia had a project to transform this place into a cultural centre, but this project didn’t will have seen the light of day. “We are receiving offers to buy from several countries,” said Francisco Farrugia. Ernesto "Che" Guevara was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary. A major figure of the Cuban Revolution, his stylized visage has become a ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion and global insignia in popular culture. (With inputs from agencies)

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