In a powerful display of spiritual solidarity and cultural pride, Buddhist communities from Himachal Pradesh and the Tibetan exile diaspora came together in Shimla on Monday to celebrate the 2569th Buddha Jayanti, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha.
Extending his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vaishakh Purnima and Lord Buddha's birth anniversary, the Chief Minister said, "Lord Buddha gave us the mantra 'Appa Deepo Bhava', which means 'Be your own light'. This was the essence of self-reliance and continues to guide us in our jou
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday attended the Vaishakhi Buddha Purnima celebrations at Venuban Vihar, a prominent Buddhist monastery in Agartala.
Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Gajendra Singh Shekawat on Monday paid their obeisance to the holy relics of Lord Buddha at the National Museum during the celebrations of Vaishakha Buddha Purnima.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and said that Lord Buddha's life guides people to follow the ideals of peace, love and harmony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and said that Lord Buddha's life will always inspire the world community towards "compassion and peace."
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has greeted all the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. The chief minister said that Mahatma Buddha's message of non-violence, compassion and peace is an invaluable treasure for the entire humanity.
On the eve of Buddha Purnima, President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her heartfelt greetings to the people of India and to followers of Lord Buddha worldwide.
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen their cooperation and promote the teachings of the Buddha.
Speaking to ANI about the incident in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Ram Badan Singh said, "A short while ago, we received information that a 25-year-old committed suicide by jumping in front of a moving train at the Golf Course Metro Station."