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How Lord Buddha’s birth place has become a battleground for politicians in Nepal
December 26, 2024 6:53 pm
Lumbini is respected for peace, compassion and renunciation rather than profit seeking investments and strategic intent. That sentiment is being undermined
Happy Buddha Purnima 2024: Best wishes, images, greetings to share with friends and family
May 23, 2024 11:44 am
Happy Buddha Purnima 2024 Wishes and Images: To celebrate this joyous occasion, we have compiled a collection of best wishes, images, greetings, and more to share with your loved ones.
Holy relics of Lord Buddha to return home after 26-day exposition in Thailand
March 19, 2024 7:40 pm
These relics, revered by the Buddhist followers around the world, were ferried in a special Indian Air Force aircraft, befitting the status as a 'State Guest' on February 22.
Lord Buddha's holy relics reach Thailand; exposition agreement signed
February 22, 2024 10:08 pm
The holy relics were received with great reverence and ceremoniously at the Bangkok Military Airport by the Minister of Culture, Royal Thai Government, Sermsak Pongpanit, Thai officials and a large number of monks, among other dignitaries.
Buddha’s relics at National Museum to be on display in Thailand
February 21, 2024 7:35 am
The relics fall under the ‘AA’ (rare) category of antiquities and art treasures and are not meant to be lent for exhibitions, within India or in foreign nations. But the exposition in Thailand was being held upon a “special request” by the Thai Government, the Ministry of Culture said.
Guru Purnima 2023 Date: When is Guru Purnima in India?
July 03, 2023 2:44 pm
Guru Purnima 2023 Date in India: Guru Purnima is a festival celebrated by Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities worldwide. It is a day dedicated to showing reverence and gratitude towards gurus or teachers.
Delhi Confidential: Relics, Bonding
June 17, 2022 8:59 am
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju returned to Delhi from Mongolia after a five-day visit where he took with him the holy relics of Lord Buddha.
Lumbini gears up for Modi’s visit
May 12, 2022 2:18 am
This will be Modi’s first visit to Nepal in his second term as the PM, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. PM Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba are expected to attend the main ceremony at Maya Devi Temple.
The Buddha’s message, for a better world
May 07, 2020 6:23 am
The current crisis is an apt time to revisit his teachings, which can be a guiding light for a world looking for peace, harmony and sustainability.
China extends support to Nepal to develop Buddha's birthplace
April 06, 2015 3:32 pm
Nepal and China are planning to beef up the connectivity between them with rail and road links.
LORD BUDDHA VIDEOS
Buddhist monks celebrate life of 16th Karmapa in Bodh Gaya
February 15, 2016 2:43 pm
Bodh Gaya, Feb 15 (ANI): Thousands of Buddhist monks and devotees in Bihar offered prayers in remembrance of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. The 16th Karmapa was recognised for his incomparable merit, splendor and spreading Buddhism across the world. Devotees and monks gathered in the Mahabodhi temple in the state's Gaya city and witnessed the unveiling of the collected works of the 16th Karmapa. The 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje presided over the function. He was also joined by senior monk Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang. Chering said that Chetsang in his speech called for unity among all Buddhist sects. Around a million pilgrims and tourists visit Bodh Gaya every year to see the Mahabodhi Temple and also the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment after going through hardships for six years in the foothills of Dhungeshwari mountain.The Dalai Lama, who took exile in India in 1959 after a failed uprising against the Chinese rule in Tibet, has been pressing for greater autonomy for Tibet within China through a dialogue with Beijing. China has ruled Tibet with an iron fist since the country took over the region in 1950. Beijing regards the Dalai Lama as a dangerous separatist who wants an independent Tibet.
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