Buddhism enriches values of human life'

September 14, 2011

Mangalagangothri, September 14: Buddhism teaches to enrich the values of human life in present days, said G Sudhakar Rao, Consultant Engineer & Valuer and expert on Pali Language.

He was delivering a special lecture on 'Conception of life in Buddhism' at Old Senate Hall of Mangalore University, here on Wednesday.

Giving a briefly picture of the life story of Gautam Buddha and his transformation from a highly prince to an enlightened saint, he said: “In Buddhism, the 'reality of everything' is impermanence and suffering, which means the cause and effect. It also talks about the interdependence of the universe. The prime objective in Buddhism is to control once own mind.”

According to Buddha, serving others is serving 'yourselves', he said and added “In present days first we have to go with morality”. Whatever is happening around the world is initially due to lack of control on your mind, he opined.

Prof P L Dharma, Director Buddhist Studies Centre, Mangalore University delivered introductory remarks.

The function was presided over by Prof Sabiha Bhoomi Gowda, Kannada Department, Mangalore University.

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Demand for Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight gains momentum

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September 13,2024

NRI professionals hailing from the coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, now based in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia, have been urging the Indian government and airlines to introduce a direct flight between Mangalore International Airport (MIA) and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

These professionals argue that Singapore’s strategic location as a hub connecting India with East Asia makes this flight essential. They highlight that this route would serve over 12 million people from the coastal and hill regions of southern India, fostering stronger ties with East Asian economies.

The group, consisting of individuals from Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Hassan, is spearheaded by Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore, and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community. Acharya emphasized the significance of the Indian government’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen relationships between India and ASEAN, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

“This flight will open new doors for cultural, trade, tourism, and technological exchanges between these regions,” Acharya said.

The Mangalore Chapter of IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) has also proposed positioning the region as the 'Silicon Beach of India.' A direct flight would provide greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from both Singapore and Mangaluru, boosting business exchanges.

Moreover, Singapore’s Changi Airport could see increased tourism from the Karnataka coast, while Coastal Karnataka would benefit from a surge in visitors from ASEAN countries, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

While a similar attempt in 2017 did not succeed, Acharya and his team are hopeful that this time their appeal will be taken seriously, tapping into the immense growth potential of the eastern half of the globe.

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