The seminar was organised by the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) with the goal of promoting and recognising Monastic Studies as part of the national education curriculum, according to an official press release.
He shared, "Thank you for having me in this historic event. This is such an important place. This is the place where whole humanity gets together and we all share the oneness of humanity. So, I feel very proud and I thank everyone for participating. I wish and pray that the world will be pea
Over 1200 monks from around the world have gathered in Odisha to attend the first Guru Padmasambhava Chanting Program which begun on Sunday and will continue till January 16.
The event was jointly organized by the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) and the Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti Baudh Sewa Sangh, Shimla.
The primary objective of the conference is to facilitate debate, discussions, research and cultural exchanges related to the Nalanda Buddhist tradition, with a specific focus on its influence, preservation, and retracing the footsteps of the great Acharyas from Nalanda to the Himalayas and b
Noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong resolve led to the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the BJP-led government not only "controlled terrorism but also demolished the terror eco-system from the Valley".
The report sheds light on the continued suppression of Tibetan religious, cultural, and ethnic rights, focusing on severe restrictions on Tibetan Buddhism, the disproportionate targeting of Tibetans in political detentions, and the role of international corporations in facilitating Chinese s
The festival featured a series of events, including a cultural programme with performances from both Indian and Nepali artists, as well as an academic seminar on the Buddhist cultural heritage shared by the two countries.
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to recognise Pali as a classical language will significantly contribute to restoring respect for the ancient traditions of the Leh Ladakh region.
The Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha (VBS) on Friday met with the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamshala, India. During the meeting, the VBS members requested the Dalai Lama to send representatives of Tibetan Buddhism to attend Vesk, a significant Buddhist celebration in May 2025 in Vietnam.
Noting that the Central government has granted the status of 'classical language' to Pali and Prakrit, among other languages, President of India Droupadi Murmu said that both the languages would now receive financial support, which will contribute significantly to the preservation of thei
The government of India has been doing everything possible to develop all Buddhist heritage sites that India has been associated with, Union Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday.