Patna, July 28 (Reporter) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa in Vaishali tomorrow. Buddhist monks and followers from 15 countries will witness this historic moment. Spread over 72 acres, this monument made of pink stones is a sacred site for Lord Buddha’s relic urn. With an environmentally sensitive design and filled with spiritual energy, this site will establish Vaishali as a prominent place on the global Buddhist map. In a message posted on social media platform ‘X’ on Monday, Nitish Kumar said: “It is a matter of great pleasure to announce that the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa, Vaishali, is set to be inaugurated on Tuesday. Buddhist followers and monks from around 15 countries worldwide are coming to Bihar for this inauguration ceremony. This will be a moment of pride for all of us in Bihar.” The foundation stone of the stupa was laid by Nitish Kumar on February 19, 2019. He has taken keen interest in the project and monitored its construction at every stage to ensure that the monument evolves into a unique place of worship for the Buddhist community. The sacred relic casket of Lord Buddha, the main focal point of the memorial, has been placed on the first floor of the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa. The relics of Lord Buddha were obtained from six places, among which the relics found at Vaishali’s Mud Stupa are considered the most authentic, as mentioned by the Chinese traveller Xuanzang in his book. The Bihar CM pointed out that Vaishali is a historical and mythological land that gave the world its first republic. It has also been a land of women’s empowerment. For the first time, women were included in the Buddhist Sangha here. “This stupa is a grand symbol of Bihar’s cultural heritage and global Buddhist legacy. The Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa will not only establish Vaishali prominently on the global Buddhist map but will also provide a new direction to tourism, culture, and employment,” he added...////...