Nalanda Institute’s Successful Prize Ceremony: A Dhamma Celebration

Happy sacred Vesak Day 2569
May 11, 2025

Nalanda Institute’s Successful Prize Ceremony: A Dhamma Celebration

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the Prize-Giving Ceremony for the Bandana, Buddhist Sutta & Essay Competition 2025, organized by the Nalanda Institute of Buddhist Education and graciously sponsored by Mr. Shuvranil Chowdhury, Assistant Designer at Urmi Group, Dhaka. The event took place on the auspicious occasion of Happy Pravarana Purnima at the Patiya Central Buddhist Monastery & Welfare Complex in Patiya Municipality, Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Prizes were awarded to winners in three categories: Groups A, B, and C. We also honored their guardians with flowers, celebrating their support and encouragement. Congratulations to all participants and winners! May you all reach the highest heights in your pursuits throughout life.

The ceremony was presided over by the Most Venerable Dr. Sanghapriya Mahathero, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasabha and Founder & Principal of the Patiya Central Buddhist Monastery & Welfare Complex, who delivered an inspiring Dhamma speech. We were also honored to have Mr. Kamol Chy Jouti Chowdhury, Proprietor of Chowdhury Color Zone, Patiya, recognized for his generous contributions to our institution. The program was expertly conducted by Mis Prome Barua, Sanchita Barua, and Labanno Barua.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Bijoy Barua Amit and all the members of Nalanda for their efforts in making this competition a success.

I had the privilege of delivering an inaugural speech, expressing my gratitude to all my Dhamma friends who supported and inspired us in organizing this event.

May all beings be happy!

Buddha Shabak
Buddha Shabak
Every human being has the hand of some great person behind growing up. Similarly, the contribution of Buddha Shabak Bhikkhu’s (certificate & passport name: Bhuddha Shabak Sramon) maternal uncle revered late Priyashil Mahathero (Prominent Buddhist Monk) is very memerable in the struggle for the life of him. He was born in the traditional village of Kalauzan under Lohagara upazila, Chattogram, Bangladesh. His parents are Sunil Kanti Barua & Suva Rani Barua. When his father passed away at the age of 10, there was none to take the helm of his family. Then his revered maternal uncle brought him to Hasimpur Sunandaram Bihar (Buddhist Monastery) and admitted him to the school. After passing class 5, his revered uncle brought him to his own monastery. From there, with his uncle's indomitable inspiration, a new chapter in his educational life began and his uncle took his educational life forward with absolute compassion.He continued his education in many struggles. He took ordination on 16 July 2012 from most Venerable Basumitra Mahathero inspired by his revered uncle Priyashil Mahathero. He completed his Secondary & Intermediate education from Gachbaria N. G. Model High School & Gachbaria Government College. He received his Graduation and Post-graduation in English literature from the renowned university BGC Trust University Bangladesh. Now he is the president of the Buddhist Monk Student’s Association of Bangladesh; Secretary General & Chief Resident of Patiya Central Buddhist Monastery & Welfare Complex; General Member of Sangharaj Purnachar Bhikkhu Sangsad (Association); Executive Member of Pravati and Assistant Information & Technology Secretary of Bangladesh Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasabha (The Supreme Sangha Council of Bangladesh).

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