Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Buddhist Event in Gwalior Sparks Religious Controversy
A Buddhist event in Gwalior, India, caused a dispute.
Attendees took an oath not to believe in Hindu gods, like Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, and also vowed that they will not worship any Hindu deities.
The event's preacher, Bhadant Shakyaputra Sagar Mahatero, led the oath, where the participants stated that Lord Buddha was not an incarnation of Vishnu.
Event organizers clarified that they sought to eliminate social problems, not promote conversion.
The video of the event led to controversy in Madhya Pradesh.
A Buddhist religious event in Gwalior sparked controversy.
Attendees took an oath renouncing belief in Hindu gods and rituals.
Bhadant Shakyaputra Sagar Mahatero administered the oath.
Participants pledged not to worship Hindu deities.
Organizers stated the aim was to remove social evils, not convert people.
- Who
- Participants of a Mega Buddhist Dhamma Convention.
- What
- Took an oath renouncing belief in Hindu gods and rituals.
- When
- A couple of days ago
- Where
- Khiriya Dhakad in Gwalior’s Dabra area, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The aim was to remove social evils from society.
Event Participants
Organizers
Religious Beliefs
Event Participants
Pledged not to consider Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh as God and will not worship them.
Organizers
The aim was to remove social evils from society.
- Event Name
- Mega Buddhist Dhamma Convention
- Location
- Khiriya Dhakad, Gwalior
- Main Preacher
- Bhadant Shakyaputra Sagar Mahatero
- Preacher's Affiliation
- Head of the Buddha Bhoomi Dhammadoot Sangh Bhopal
- Main Action
- Renouncing belief in Hindu gods and rituals
- Organizer's Stated Goal
- Removing social evils
