"Just like Ashoka did... When he went from Cuttack to Attock and Kandhar and won everywhere, when he became "Chakravarti Samrat" and Maurya empire strengthened itself, he adopted Buddhism. We are the land of Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi, we will crush Pakistan's terrorism and end it," Dubey tol
The demonstration, organised by the Berlin-based non-profit Tibet Initiative Deutschland, marked the 30th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of the 11th Panchen Lama -- one of the most significant spiritual figures in Tibetan Buddhism
On May 17, 1995, just three days after the Dalai Lama recognised him, the six-year-old Panchen Lama and his family were abducted by the Chinese Communist Party. Subsequently, Beijing appointed another child as the Panchen Lama in a clear and illegitimate attempt to exert its control over Tib
German Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Frank Schwabe, has urged the Chinese Government to free the 11th Panchen Lama, Jetsun Tenzin Gedhun Yeshi Trinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo, also known as Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, and to cease its interference with the religious practices of Tibe
Speaking to ANI on Monday, the Indian envoy noted that India is seen as the land of Buddha, where his teachings and lifestyle have become part of Vietnam's belief system and spirituality.
He noted that Vietnam has great faith in India's ability to contribute to the technology sector and invited Vietnamese businesses to invest in India, emphasising the country's welcoming stance towards foreign investment.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju while in Vietnam spoke to ANI about the multifaceted aspects of the India-Vietnam ties which range from cultural diplomacy, to trade partnerships.
In a profound gesture of peace and spiritual unity, the sacred Buddha Relic from Sarnath arrived in Vietnam on Friday for public exposition coinciding with the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025.
"These people were enemies of Baba Saheb then and even now. Even when he was alive they did not support him. When Baba Saheb adopted Buddhism, do you know what these people said? They said that is from Mahar community, an untouchable. They also said that now Buddha has been made an untouc
The National Museum hosted the release and screening of two documentary films to showcase the rich history of Buddhism and its cultural legacy in India. It was screened at the National Museum Auditorium in collaboration with the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (NNM), Nalanda, and the Light of the Bu
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, India has emerged as a steadfast ally, swiftly deploying extensive relief and rescue operations under Operation Brahma, earning widespread appreciation from the Indian diaspora and local communities alike.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a special announcement in Thailand on Thursday where he said that India will send relics of Lord Buddha discovered in Gujarat's Aravalli in the 1960s to Thailand so that the devotees can pay their obeisance.