India, 31 March 2026: Somdet Phra Thirayanamuni, abbot of Wat Debsirindrawas and a distinguished member of the Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, recently visited the Buddha Cancer Medical Centre in Patna, accompanied by a delegation of 20 disciples from Thailand.
During his visit, the revered Buddhist monk appreciated the cancer care services being provided to underprivileged patients from Bihar and Jharkhand. He commended the institution for its steadfast commitment to delivering quality oncology treatment to economically weaker sections of society.
In a significant contribution, Thirayanamuni donated five modern ICU beds to enhance the centre’s critical care infrastructure. He also laid the foundation stone for a new building at the facility through traditional Buddhist chanting rituals, marking a key milestone in the centre’s expansion plans.
The monk interacted with nearly 50 admitted cancer patients, offering prayers and blessings for their speedy recovery. Hospital officials noted that his presence brought a sense of hope and encouragement to patients and their families.
Dr. Arvind Kumar, Founder Director, Buddha Cancer Centre, Patna, was present during the visit along with his team. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kumar said, “Visits by global spiritual leaders not only uplift the morale of our medical team but also provide immense emotional support to cancer patients and their caregivers.”
This visit is being regarded as a significant moment for the Buddha Cancer Medical Centre, underscoring its efforts to integrate advanced medical treatment with compassion and community-driven support.
About Buddha Cancer Medical Centre
Buddha Cancer Centre is the best cancer hospital in Patna has been started by Dr. Arvind Kumar, DM, MD – (Medical Oncology, AIIMS, Delhi) to serve his native people with evidence-based practice and a diagnosis and management that is on par with any Cancer centre in India. Dr. Arvind Kumar has been trained at AIIMS, New Delhi and during his training period at AIIMS, he had decided to return to Bihar and serve cancer patients in Bihar.
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