Agartala, May 24, 2025: The India-Bangladesh border turned into a symbol of spiritual solidarity on Saturday as the historic Dhamma Yatra commenced from the India-Bangla Friendship Bridge in Sabroom under South Tripura district. The Yatra is a peaceful march rooted in Buddhist teachings set to traverse through the state up to Dharmanagar, carrying the universal message of non-violence and world peace.

Eminent Buddhist monks from Thailand, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam joined hands with local devotees in this significant initiative. The march, based on the Dhamma and Buddha’s ideals of compassion and tolerance, holds a poignant relevance in the backdrop of global unrest and conflicts.

“This Dhamma Yatra is a new ray of hope in the midst of war and violence around the world,” said MLA Mailaphru Mog, who inaugurated the march. “We want to establish peace in society by following the teachings of Buddha.”

The inauguration ceremony also saw the presence of Kangjong Mog, MDC of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), social worker Tapas Lodh, Ven Khemachara, Deputy Secretary General of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), and Bhante Supreet, a respected monk from Thailand.

Buddhist monks participating in the Yatra emphasized its larger purpose. “This Yatra is not just a part of our religious practice, but our duty to humanity – to stand for peace,” said a representative of the monks.

Over the next several days, the Dhamma Yatra will pass through various Buddhist settlements, conducting prayers and spreading messages of harmony, unity, and coexistence.