Close Menu
Travellers World Online
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Travellers World OnlineTravellers World Online
    • Home
    • Industry News
      • New Appointments
      • Culture
      • Travel Tech
      • Book Review
    • Stories
      • Tourism
      • Wildlife
      • Environment
    • Interviews
    • Hotel Review
    • Green Warrior
    • Follow the Food
    • Jobs
    • More
      • E-Mag
      • Contact Us
    Travellers World Online
    Home»Industry Speaks»108 Buddhists from Republic of Korea to walk for over 1100 kms on a 43-day pilgrimage
    Industry Speaks

    108 Buddhists from Republic of Korea to walk for over 1100 kms on a 43-day pilgrimage

    Jaun ShahiBy Jaun ShahiFebruary 7, 20233 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
    Buddhists
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email

    Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Apurva Chandra today announced that 108 Buddhists pilgrims from the Republic of Korea will walk over 1,100 kms over 43 days as part of a walking pilgrimage being organized by Sangwol Society of South Korea. Shri Chandra added that the occasion gains importance as India and South Korea celebrate 50 years of establishment of diplomatic ties. The pilgrimage aims to increase friendship and collaboration between the two countries. The tourists will visit Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India and subsequently move to Nepal. 

    Shri Chandra further stated that it was the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi that the Buddhists tourism circuit in India be taken to the world. The circuit seeks to help tourists experience first hand the teachings of Lord Buddha and traces the footsteps of Buddha during his lifetime. The sites to be covered during the pilgrimage span the life of Buddha from his birth to his Parinirvana.

    The Secretary welcomed the pilgrims and assured all assistance from the Government of India and hoped that the pilgrims would gain a deeper understanding of Buddhists philosophy from this visit.

    The tourists will be on a 43-day tour to Buddhist holy sites in India and Nepal from 9th February to 23rd March, 2023. With the slogan ‘Oh, We! Oh Love! Oh, Life!‘, the pilgrimage, organized by Sangwol Society, aims to spread Buddhist culture of devotional activities through a pilgrimage to India where the life and footsteps of the Buddha are preserved.

    Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India Mr Chang Jae-bok said that the year 2023 is special for the bilateral relation between the countries as the two celebrate this historic milestone of 50 years of diplomatic relations. This occasion coincides with India’s G20 Presidency and South Korea is committed to India’s success at G20, he added. The Ambassador further remarked that Buddhist teachings are similar to the motto of India’s G20 presidency ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’.

    Speaking on the religious ties between India and South Korea, the Ambassador said that it evokes strong emotion and generates immense goodwill among the two peoples that fuels the bilateral relation. He further said that every year thousands of tourists visit India from Korea and this walking pilgrimage is being hosted by Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The walking pilgrimage will begin from Sarnath in Varanasi and will culminate at Shravasti after traversing through Nepal. 

    Informing the media about the significance of this event, the Ambassador said that the mega Buddhist pilgrimage is a befitting tribute to our shared Buddhist heritage. This will go a long way in further deepening the people to people contact. He added that the pilgrims which include monks will 

    1. Pay homage to eight major Buddhist holy sites,
    2. Experience Indian Buddhism and culture, and have a bilateral meeting of religious leaders and
    3. Hold a prayer assembly for world peace and a blessing ceremony for the dignity of life.
    Buddhists pilgrimage Sangwol Society South Korea
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
    Jaun Shahi

    More article from Jaun Shahi

    Related News

    World Environment Day 2025: India’s Role in Combating Plastic Pollution

    Korea Tourism Organization India Brings Back the Korea Festival 2024 from October 18-20

    MICE movement from India to South Korea picking up

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Industry Speaks

    The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance Returns – 20-22 February 2026

    ROHL Launches Unique Cultural Resort in Mysore

    IHCL Announces the Signing of A Vivanta In Mysuru

    Follow the Food

    A Sunset stroll by the Heritage gastronomy of Kolkata

    Infine by Novotel: Refined European Flavors in Ahmedabad

    The Dark Room Launches Vibrant Summer Drink Menu

    Interviews

    Backpacker Revolution: Pranav Dangi on Building India’s Smartest Hostel Brand

    Hospitality Meets Vision: Rahul Chaudhary on CG Hospitality’s Global Leap with Marriott International

    How to Stay Alive When a Tiger Disagrees with Your Travel Plans

    About The Team

    This is an initiative by a group of highly experienced individuals from mainstream Media, photography, hospitality and travel industry.

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn
    Custom Links
    • About us
    • Refund Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & conditions

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest news about Travel Industry in your inbox

      © 2025 travellersworldonline.com.

      Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.