Gautam Buddha University marks Buddha Poornima

Greater Noida: The Gautam Buddha University here on Tuesday marked
Buddha Poornima with a seminar focusing on Buddhism in India.

The seminar, held in the main hall of the university's Jyotiba Phule
Meditation Centre, attracted a number of scholars, university teachers
and students.

Vice Chancellor S.R. Lakha said that the university's "collective
efforts shall create a hallmark in higher education, training and
research".

He highlighted the establishment and functioning of the School of
Buddhist Studies and Civilization in the 2012-13 academic session.

The university has planned a Buddhist museum and research centre
spread over 22 acres of land with a budget of Rs.86 crore. IANS