Mysore/Mysuru, Oct. 16 -- The two-day 'Bouddha Mahasammelana' in the city concluded last evening at Maharaja's College Grounds, with the participation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar, District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi and other dignitaries.

The programme was graced by Manorakkitha Bhanteji and Gandhinagar's Urilingapeddi Mutt Seer Sri Jnanaprakash Swamiji.

The Sammelana was organised by Karnataka Rajya Bhikkhu Sangha, Rajya Bouddha Sangha Samsthegalu, Rajya Ambedkarvadi Sangha Samsthegalu and Vishwa Mythri Buddha Vihara.

In his address, Siddaramaiah emphasised that tolerance towards other religions, co-existence, truth, non-violence and peace are essential for a harmo...