Ladakh: Locals hold protest in support of Dalai Lama; call for shutdown on THIS date
India | Apr 15, 2023, 10:06 PM ISTThe protesters alleged that under a conspiracy, a doctored video of Dalai Lama is being used to defame the spiritual leader.
The protesters alleged that under a conspiracy, a doctored video of Dalai Lama is being used to defame the spiritual leader.
From Bodh Gaya to Borobudur Temple, here are six Buddhist sites for anyone looking for enlightenment and a deeper understanding of Buddhism.
Himachal Pradesh: Perhaps, this is first time that a 4-year-old child was appointed as head of a religious school.
Calling out the "selectivity" at the United Nations in condemning acts of violence against religions, India has said the UN General Assembly has failed to acknowledge the rising hatred and violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and underlined that the culture of peace cannot be only for "Abrahamic" religions.
Reacting on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement, the Nepalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a press release stating that Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is in Nepal, and he spread Buddhism from Nepal to other countries.
In what comes as a boost to the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Kushinagar's airport is being upgraded to facilitate international flights. Kushinagar will be India's 29th international airport and will enhance the connectivity which will in turn increase tourism and hospitality in the region.
Buddha Purnima 2019: This year, Buddha Purnima or Vesak is being celebrated on May 18. For Puja Vidhi, Tithi and Mantra, read the full story.
Among the new converts were Balubhai Sarvaiya, his sons Ramesh and Vashram, who were victims of the flogging, and Balubhai's wife Kunwar Sarvaiya.
I agree with budhism as it is a way of life and in an individual's way of life- Akshara Haasan
Mother and brother of dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, who committed suicide at Hyderabad Central University in January sparking strong protests across the country, today embraced Buddhism on the occasion of Dr BR Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary.
The family of Dalith research scholar Rohith Vemula, who had committed suicide at Hyderbad Central University in January, would be converting to Buddhism in Mumbai today.
New Delhi: The fact that reach of Indian culture is well beyond Indian subcontinent is a common knowledge, but the roots of Hinduism, like Buddhism, are also connected to the land of rising sun came
Jalandhar: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday said said India is a nation of non violence and noted that a majority of the Hindus believes in peace and amity."India has a long tradition of
New Delhi: The shared legacy of Buddhism is a strong link that will run through the China, Mongolia and South Korea visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he embarks on his three-nation tour April
"The mind is everything. What you think you become." - Lord Buddha.Buddhism from more than 2500 years has been the primary inspiration behind many successful civilizations around the globe. Through Buddhism, we can make our
Colombo: Sri Lanka's president-elect Maithripala Sirisena Friday pledged not to take revenge against political foes, after defeating incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa in the presidential election.As he left his home in Polonnaruwa province for Colombo after Rajapaksa
Patna: Around 1,700 Hindus in Bihar have embraced Buddhism citing the religion's emphaisis on unity and no discrimination among its followers, an official said on Monday.Of these, 1,200 belong to Bainkathpur and Kudarbagha villages in
Patna: Nearly 500 Hindus, including women and children, converted to Buddhism Saturday in half a dozen villages in Bihar's Gaya district, officials said.All those converted to Buddhism are resident of Khanjahapur, Usri, Bara, Joda Masjid,
Yangon: A New Zealand bar manager in Myanmar has been arrested for allegedly insulting Buddhism after posting an online advertisement showing a psychedelic image of Buddha wearing headphones, police said on Friday.The offense carries a
Bangkok: India plans to transform Buddhist sites across the country and make them the centre of Buddhism for global followers, a senior minister said here."India so far has not been able to take care of
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