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History Headline: The story of Nalanda, in the words of Chinese pilgrims

June 23, 2024 10:04 pm

The history of Nalanda — from comprehensive descriptions of the mahavihara, to its origin story and the rules students had to follow — has primarily been written based on Buddhist manuscripts, and travelogues by Chinese and Tibetan pilgrims.

'Monpas: Buddhists of the High Himalayas' is a civil servant’s celebration of career and community

June 18, 2022 2:58 pm

In the photo book, the late Vinay Sheel Oberoi drew on his experiences as an IAS officer in the Northeast and narrates a colourful account of the tribe in Arunachal Pradesh with whom he shares an old connection.

China to demolish world's largest Buddhist monastery: Human Right's Watch

June 10, 2016 10:46 pm

'If authorities somehow believe that the Larung Gar facilities are overcrowded, the answer is simple: allow Tibetans and other Buddhists to build more monasteries', said Sophie Richardson

Ancient Buddha idol,monastery unearthed in Jajpur

September 06, 2012 11:09 am

A meditating Buddha idol,made probably during post Gupta period,found from the spot.

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