Jasmine Balley donated $5000 to Toronto MahaviharaBuddhist Meditation Centre Jasmine Balley donated $5000 to Toronto Mahavihara Buddhist Meditation Centre 4698, Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario in loving memory of her grandfather, on his first death anniversary. Jasmine Balley in her own words explains her sorrow and grief on losing such a great grandfather whose heart throbbed for the underprivileged people in India. My great grandfather came to Canada and stayed with us. I found him a thoroughly gentleman. I found him a down-to-earth. His words with Dr. Ambedkar and Buddha`s quotations were impressive and mind changing. His personality was a magnate. People used to meet him at our house. I observed that Dr. Ambedkar was in his veins. He was always surrounded by Dr. Ambedkar books. His Urdu poetry was mind blowing. Especially someone as remarkable as Papaji. As much as there is sadness, I find peace and hope in this life we’re privileged to live – every time someone from his legacy succeeds, overcomes a hurdle, or simply exercises their freedom, I know his struggle was worth it. I know that he is smiling ear to ear, knowing it was all worth it. To honour him is to live with Metta towards others, with a deep sense of gratitude for everything we have, and to stand up for injustices everywhere. Again, as much as I am sad, I’m hopeful and proud to be the granddaughter of a missionary, who lived a full life, witnessed his grandkids lead respectful lives and is immortalized through our stories. We get to gather with family and friends remember him and did Buddha Puja also as Monk resident being built. n the memories of my Grandfather Sending Metta and peace to all. I sincerely request all Ambedkarites and Buddhists all over the world to take his legacy forward as he was the one who had the opportunity to meet Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and promised him to take forward the caravan and he dedicatedly & honestly took forward till his last breath. Jasmine Balley with her Grandfather Shri Lahori Ram Balley (Editor Bheem Patrika) Jalandhar (Punjab) at his Abadpura, Jalandhar residence in 2022. Bheem Patrika was established by him in 1958 and made the people of Punjab familiar with Dr. Ambedkar`s name and contributions for the downtrodden. I strongly believe and support Bheem Patrika as it is the only paper where you find the voice of the unheard, the voice of the underprivileged. I appeal to all thinkers, scholars, and activists to contribute to this paper wholeheartedly. This paper is the voice of Dr. Ambedkar. Want to be the part of Ambedkarite movement & learn more… Connect with Us Name* Contact No.* Email* Message Submit
Dr. Harbans Lal Virdee received Honorary Doctorate
“Men are mortal. So are ideas. An idea needs propagation as much as a plant needs watering. Otherwise both will wither and die.” – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Dr. H.L. Virdee receives Honorary Doctorate from Logos University, USA Dr. Virdee receives honorary doctorate in recognition of his social and literary contributions from Logos University, USA. His outstanding contributions has made a positive impact in the Indian society & well-recognized. Dr. Virdee was born in a small village Saila Klan of Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The journey from a small village to receive an honorary doctorate from Logos University, USA on 8June, 2024 in Delhi was full of struggles and hardships. It is not only a personal achievement for Dr Virdee but also today the whole of India is proud of him. Today, a community of Ambedkarites and Buddhists all over the world sent a word of congratulations to Dr. Virdee. Dr Virdee is an ardent follower of Shri Lahori Ram Balley who expired on 6th July,2023 in Jalandhar (Punjab). For Dr Virdee Balley was a mentor. Dr. Virdee met supreme court advocate shri Bhagwan Das in Delhi. Similarly, he met Dr Surendra Kumar Sharma “Ajnat” in Banga, Punjab. Dr Virdee confirms that the scholarship of these two academic personalities has profound positive impact on his mind. Dr. Virdee is a staunch Ambedkarite and Buddhist. He authored 17 books in Punjabi out of which 03 books are translated in Hindi. Dr. Virdee has been active since 1972 in spreading the message of Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Gautama Buddha not only in London but also across the world. He is a founding member of -Ambedkar Buddhist Association, London (now Buddha Dhamma Association); President, Federation of Ambedkarite and Buddhist Originations UK. Member of the advisory committee, ‘Bhartya Boudh Maha Sabha’ formed by Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar. In 1994, Dr. Virdee visited Columbia University USA along with UK team to install Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar statue. In 1999, Dr. Virdee constructed Sanghmitta Vihara, Satnampura, Phagwara, Punjab to spread Buddhism. The management committee is running the Vihara. Bought 3 Bigha Land near to Jetvan, Shravasti by his family. This is the first one Bhikkhuni training centre in India. It is presently organised by Mahatheri Dhammamegha from Nander, Maharashtra. Almost 17-18 Seminaries are getting training. In 1999, Dr. Virdee constructed Sanghmitta Vihara, Satnampura, Phagwara, Punjab to spread Buddhism. The management committee is running the Vihara. Bought 3 Bigha Land near to Jetvan, Shravasti by his family. This is the first one Bhikkhuni training centre in India. It is presently organised by Mahatheri Dhammamegha from Nander, Maharashtra. Almost 17-18 Seminaries are getting training. In April 2008, his family bought a piece of land at Kell Kaverpet, Tehsil, Panruti to construct Buddhist School and Buddha Vihara. Dr Virdee visited Sri Lanka, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, New York, Nepal, Greece, Portugal, Malta, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Spain and Austria. Dr. Harbans Lal Virdee received Honorary Doctorate in New Delhi on 8th June,2024 In 2011 along with 4 Indians went to Thailand to become Bhikkhu (High Ordination) for three months. In monk Cheever he went to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Gandhi Nager, Baroda, Bhavnagar in Gujarat, Kuala Lumpur, Malysia. After three months Dr. Virdee disrobed cheever at Takshila Maha Vihar, Ludhiana, Punjab In 2016 Dr. Virdee was awarded by Thai King’s Guru for “Outstanding Buddhist Leadership”. Dr. Virdee desires to make PARBUDDH BHARAT. His mission is to spread Buddhism till his last breath. (Dr. Virdee in conversation with Mr. B. R. Bhardwaj, Bheem Patrika, Jalandhar (Punjab) Want to be the part of Ambedkarite movement & learn more… Connect with Us Name* Contact No.* Email* Message Submit