The R20 International Summit of Religious Authorities took place on 27 November, 2023 in Jakarta. Dr. Henry Dang of BuddhaCare participated as a guest speaker. At the opening ceremony, Indonesian President Mr. Joko "Jokowi" Widodo delivered a speech emphasizing the crucial role of religion, religious leaders, and society in the pursuit of peace.
During the summit, Dr. Dang expressed a shared sentiment among the delegation, emphasizing the important role of religion in promoting peace in both the Middle East and Ukraine.
Welcomed to Bhutan by the Secretary - General, National Councillor of Bhutan on 6 October 2023
Welcomed by His Eminence The Most Venerable Sangay Dorij. Vice-Supreme Patriarch of Bhutan on 7 October 2023
Welcomed to Bhutan by the Secretary - General, National Councillor of Bhutan on 6 October 2023
Henry Dang practiced meditation at the Vice - Chancellor's Meditation Centre of the Buddhist University.
Had Dinner with Khanpo Sonam in Punakhar, ancient capital of Bhutanon 11 October 2023
Welcome to Bhutan Buddhist University in Thimphu by Venerable Rector, Vice-Rectors and University Professors on 11 October 2023
Welcoming Dinner hosted by The Honourable Ramdas Athawale, Indian Federal Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment at the Government House in New Delhi on 18 October 2023
Meeting with Indian's Federal Minister Ramdas Athawale at the Government House in New Delhi on 18 October 2023.
Dr Henry Dang was attending the ASEAN Conference on Inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue in Jakarta 6-8 August 2023
Dr Henry Dang was visiting the grave of the late President of Indonesia Wahid in commemoration of 33-year friendship between the late President and Dr Henry Dang on 5 August 2023
Dr. Henry Dang attended the Graduation Ceremony at the Department of Buddhist Studies, Subharti University on March 23, 2023. The ceremony awarded Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy degrees to Sangas and Bhikkhuni Sangas from Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. Among the attendees were Professor Heero Hito PhD, Chief Advisor, and Professor Venerable Chndrakirti, the head of the department. The graduation ceremony took place under the Bodhi tree.
On March 22, 2023 at 11:15am, Henry Hien Van Dang was awarded the Doctor of Letters (D. Litt) by Hon. Arif Mohammed Khan, the Governor of Kerala. The prestigious ceremony took place at the Subharti University Convention Centre and was attended by distinguished guests including Madam Chancellor Stuti Kacker and various Vice Chancellors representing the Indian Government.