The Nineteenth International Tipitika Chanting Ceremony, Buddha's teachings in Pali, organized by the Light of Buddha Dhamma Foundation International India (LBDFI) commenced in Bodhgaya on December 2nd, 2024.
The Finance Minister in her Budget speech said that tourism has always been a part of India's civilization and the government's efforts in positioning India as a global tourist destination will also create jobs, stimulate investments and unlock economic opportunities for other sectors.
Emphasising the damage caused by climate change across the world, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, Abhijeet Halder, said that Dhamma's teachings have explained a lot of things that can be implemented today in terms of controlling climate change-related disasters.
Organised jointly by the Office of the Dalai Lama and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the forum will be held from December 20-22 at the International Convention Centre in Bihar.
The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Buddhist Centre, is set to organise the First International Sangha Forum (ISF) from December 20 to 23.
"Administration and police reviewed and investigated the event of Sant Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham, after the review it was decided that lakhs of pilgrims from many states come to the Pitripaksha Mela and due to the event of Sant Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham, law and order can
"Was an extraordinary experience to visit Bodhgaya in Bihar where Buddha attained enlightenment under a banyan tree. It's serenity & sacred energy moved me deeply," tweeted Mehbooba Mufti.
"I urge my spiritual brothers and sisters to be warm-hearted and lead a meaningful life, to be dedicated to the welfare of others. Warm-heartedness is the key to peace and harmony in the world," Dalai Lama said
Korean master, social activist and author Venerable Pomnyun Sunim led 1,250 practitioners from Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community he founded, on a pilgrimage to India and Nepal from 29 January-10 February, Bhutan live reported.
Tibetans in India were not only able to continue their important practice of pilgrimage to the holy Buddhist sites which were either unknown or lost to them for centuries. They were also able to use them to maintain and strengthen their cultural identity.