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India’s civilisational mission: Converting rhetoric on Buddhism into economic reality
May 01, 2026 11:25 am
A concrete strategy to upgrade India's Buddhist sites from isolated stops into a world-class civilisational hub is a diplomatic, economic and cultural need
The greatest victory — Buddha’s lesson for a troubled world
May 01, 2026 6:00 am
The Buddha emphasised five moral precepts: Non-violence, non-stealing, refraining from adultery, truthfulness, and abstaining from intoxicants. Because he brought clarity and enlightenment to troubled minds, he is celebrated as the ‘Light of Asia’.
Panel examining SC status for Dalits post-conversion gets a third extension
April 14, 2026 5:16 am
The commission’s tenure has been extended by a period of two months, with effect from April 11 to June 10, 2026, stated a notification issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on April 9.
Knowledge Nugget: Buddhist circuit tourism and Swadesh Darshan Scheme — Key insights for UPSC exam
May 14, 2026 3:29 pm
UPSC Prelims 2026: As IRCTC announces a 20% discount on the Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train package, let’s look at the important sites of the Buddhist Circuit. In 'Beyond the Nugget', also learn about the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, which provides for theme-based circuits.
How Buddhist monks became the face of ethnonationalist violence in Sri Lanka and Myanmar
February 17, 2026 8:53 pm
In The Robe and the Sword, Sonia Faleiro shows how Buddhist revivalism and majoritarianism have been historically intertwined
How stupas found in Zehanpora highlight Kashmir's rich Buddhist past: An Expert Explains
January 10, 2026 9:46 am
The director of the archeological excavation at the Zehanpora site, Dr Mohamad Ajmal Shah, said the structures date back to the Kushan era. Here's why they are important to understand Kashmir's past.
Knowledge Nugget: How Zehanpora excavation reveals Kashmir’s Buddhist past for your UPSC exam
January 02, 2026 3:06 pm
The excavation of a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site at Zehanpora in Baramulla has refocused attention on J&K’s integral place within Bharat’s ancient civilisation. Here are some lesser-known facts about Buddhism in Kashmir in today’s knowledge nugget.
Kashmir was a crucial launchpad for global Buddhism
December 30, 2025 1:53 pm
Buddhism flourished in Kashmir during the Mauryan period, traditionally associated with Emperor Ashoka, who is believed to have founded the city of Srinagar and established monasteries and stupas in the region.
Why Buddhism is becoming ‘hip’ among South Korea’s Gen Z
December 29, 2025 11:30 am
At the forefront of this trend is 30-year-old CEO Joo Yeo-jin, who is dubbed the “idol of the Buddhist world.”
CJI BR Gavai’s voice beyond courtroom: 10 public interactions that stood out
November 21, 2025 3:54 pm
BR Gavai farewell speech, CJI Gavai secular remarks: CJI B R Gavai, who will be leaving the office on Sunday (November 23), mentioned in his farewell speech that he practices Buddhism but is truly secular and said that this institution of Judiciary has given him a lot.
BUDDHISM PHOTOS
On Ambedkar's birth anniversary, Rohith Vemula's mother, brother embrace Buddhism
April 14, 2016 5:50 pm
Rohith's mother Radhika and brother Raja Vemula were given 'deeksha' at a function in Dadar in the presence of Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of Dr B R Ambedkar.
BUDDHISM VIDEOS
'Tibetan Nuns Project' Dedicated to Educate and Empower Buddhist Nuns Living in Exile
June 22, 2020 6:18 pm
The Tibetan Nuns Project is enabling the Tibetan Buddhist nuns to accomplish independence through training, ability building and creating a ground-breaking educational program for nuns.
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