India and Bhutan: Unique bond strengthened by Buddhism

A lesser-known symbol of the enduring spiritual and cultural ties between these two nations is the Royal Bhutan...

100 shops gutted in fire at vegetable market in Bihar's Bodh Gaya

The intensity of the fire was such that in no time it engulfed dozens of shops, leaving no time for locals to...

Kidu Mobile Medical Unit concludes providing services

The medical services were availed by almost 700 pilgrims with various complications.

'MV Ganga Vilas' to culminate its journey on Feb 28 in Dibrugarh

'MV Ganga Vilas' a cruise vessel made in India, began its journey from Varanasi on January 13 after being flagged...

Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi appeals for review of liquor policy

Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has appealed to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led government to review...

Buddhism thrives globally under PM Modi government

Calling PM Modi an "internationally renowned statesman," the Buddhist magazine said that he had reiterated his...

Dalai Lama visit to Bodh Gaya 'significant'

The participation of people shows the admiration that the Dalai Lama enjoys among Buddhists of the world and the...

'China continuing Mao's policy of clamping down on Buddhism'

"He (Dalai Lama) had said yesterday that in China, the government does not believe in any religion and terms...

China's efforts to destroy Buddhism won't succeed, says Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday said the Chinese government tried to destroy Buddhism,...

India, Sri Lanka are bonded together by Buddhism

A delegation of high-ranking Sri Lankan Buddhist monks, who were on a pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya to attend discourses...

Sri Lankan Buddhist monks seek Dalai Lama's visit, blessings

A group of high-ranking Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks, who were on a recent pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya, seeks the visit...

Chinese woman held for visa overstay: Bihar Police

The Chinese woman in Bihar's Bodh Gaya was detained on account of visa overstay and not over any 'threat' to Tibetan...