News Forum - Bollywood actor to become monk for 15 days, wants to promote Buddhism in India

[Thaiger]

A Bollywood actor who recently ordained into monkhood in Bangkok said he wants to spread the message of Buddhism in India. In a Facebook post, he said it was time for him to learn Dhamma, understand impermanence, gain knowledge, and “roll the wheel of Dhamma in India.” The actor, Gagan Malik, will only live as a monk for 15 days, but he’s serious about spreading Buddhist teachings. In 2013, along with a Buddhist producer, Malik launched the “Lotus World” Project, an NGO in Sri Lanka that works to spread Buddhism all over the world. The organisation follows three core principles: […]

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[Ranbir]

16 hours ago, Thaiger said:

A Bollywood actor who recently ordained into monkhood in Bangkok said he wants to spread the message of Buddhism in India. In a Facebook post, he said it was time for him to learn Dhamma, understand impermanence, gain knowledge, and “roll the wheel of Dhamma in India.” The actor, Gagan Malik, will only live as a monk for 15 days, but he’s serious about spreading Buddhist teachings. In 2013, along with a Buddhist producer, Malik launched the “Lotus World” Project, an NGO in Sri Lanka that works to spread Buddhism all over the world. The organisation follows three core principles: […]

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I am an Integral part of what you call as "Bollywood" unfortunately and I know everybody from Actors to technicians to producers.Please do your research carefully before publishing stories.This individual is unheard of and may have appeared on Television a couple of times.He is an "Actor"-Taking up monkhood in Bangkok to promote Buddhism in India in itself is so flaky when India is home to His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Bodh Gaya.Utter rubbish-God knows who fed this to you

[Ranbir]

There is no work in Bollywood at the moment and people are strugging amidst all the glams and scams.This is a way to earn a living out of donations.Nothing else.

[Ranbir]

Nonsense at it's very best !

[Cabra]

Seems like a publicity stunt. And it's working... 

[kalyan]

absolutely !

[Benroon]

5 hours ago, Ranbir said:

I am an Integral part of what you call as "Bollywood" unfortunately and I know everybody from Actors to technicians to producers.Please do your research carefully before publishing stories.This individual is unheard of and may have appeared on Television a couple of times.He is an "Actor"-Taking up monkhood in Bangkok to promote Buddhism in India in itself is so flaky when India is home to His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Bodh Gaya.Utter rubbish-God knows who fed this to you

You’re aware the Buddha is Indian right ? 

[Ranbir]

Lord Buddha was of Nepalese origin.What does that have to do with the story which is nothing but rubbish-obviously paid for.You are a Half American Journalist and you do not know anything about what you are writing about.Have you atleast heard about Bodh Gaya? Do you know who The Dalai Lama is? He is a living Buddha.We don't need some clown to promote Buddhism in India.A lot of Indians are practicing Buddhists and Hindusand have high regard for the Dharmic way of life.