Despite the role and institution of Panchen Lama being considered the most important in Tibetan Buddhism, the China-appointed Panchen Lama has failed to gain legitimacy amongst the Tibetan Buddhists, Tibet Press reported.
As India and South Korea are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, the Indian Embassy in Seoul in collaboration with the Gaya Culture Promotion Foundation, Korea organised an event to mark the occasion.
“Paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Sri Dinesh Gunawardena & discussed over the advent of Buddhism traced back during the 5th century B.C. and the Buddhism roots found in the Telangana State," the Telangana Minister for Excise and Prohibition wrote on &lsquo
Amid a nationwide controversy, triggered by the remarks of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's son on 'Sanatan Dharma', DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan asserted on Sunday that five religions, including Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, had emerged in opposition to what they termed as the "
Hailing from Bhutan, Twin brothers, Tashi Dendup and Ugyen Samdrup have woven threads of Vajrayana Buddhism, shamanism, and the multifaceted tapestry of Bhutanese culture into a stunning collection of paintings that challenge the conventional notions of happiness and dive deep into the essen
A Swiss national and 13 Myanmar citizens were on August 8 arrested by the military junta for working on a film that authorities say harms Buddhist culture and tradition, CNN reported citing Myanmar state-funded media.
“Buddhism, with its profound teachings of compassion, wisdom, peace and harmony, has been a cornerstone of Indian society for centuries. India, the land where the light of Buddha's wisdom first shone, continues to uphold and promote these principles globally. In Russia, Buddhism is one of th
Buddhism offers a spirituality not contingent on theistic beliefs. It speaks to those yearning for a connection beyond the material, without the constraints of dogmatic doctrines. Its premise, rooted in understanding the true nature of reality rather than blind faith in a supreme being, reso
The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) is organising a National Conference on Nalanda Buddhism in Leh, Ladakh, on August 11, said the organisers. There are three themes for the conference: Nalanda Buddhism: Retracing the source in the Footsteps of Nalanda Masters