Bodhi devotees Visiting India Cultural Centre of Canada
They were keen to learn about Sikhism and the Indo-Canadian community in Canada

Los Angeles, August 19, 2018
Balwant Sanghera
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh Grewal

On Sunday, August 19, a number of Buddhist devotees who practise meditation at International Buddhist Temple on Richmond's Steveston Highway visited India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas (8600 # 5 Road) in Richmond .

. They were keen to learn about Sikhism and the Indo-Canadian community in Canada. On behalf of the Management Committee, Balwant Sanghera welcomed them and acted as their guide and resource person. He also answered their questions about the fifth largest religion in the world.

The visitors enjoyed delicious vegetarian meal (langar). Before departing, these visitors expressed their sincere thanks and appreciation to the Management of the Gurdwara for a very warm welcome and invited them  to visit the International Buddhist Temple. Balwant Sanghera

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Balwant Singh Sanghera

Secretary, India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, Richmond