Lord Buddha inspiration for India’s Constitution even today: Modi

Describing Lord Buddha as the inspiration for India's Constitution even today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Buddha resides in the soul of humanity and connects different cultures and countries.

India has made this aspect of his teachings part of the journey of its growth, the prime minister said while contemporising the message of the Buddha and linking it to issues such as climate change and a self-reliant India.

Addressing a gathering at the Abhidhamma Day programme after inaugurating a new international airport here, Modi also asserted that the 'dhamma chakra' on the tricolour is a driving force for the country.