Hundreds of Tibetans gathered in the main Buddhist temple Tsuglagkhang in Dharamshala to offer prayers for the well-being of the 11th Panchen Lama. Buddhist monks and nuns led the prayer service in the temple.
Buddhism and India have shared a long-standing relationship since its very beginning starting 5th century BCE. With a long and complex history in India, the religion has had a significant impact on Indian culture and society.
Photographs posted online on Sunday showed several blood-soaked bodies near the entrance to the village monastery, including three belonging to Buddhist monks. The front of the monastery was also heavily pockmarked with bullet holes.
According to The Bhutan Live, the pilgrimage to Buddhist sites in India is a transformative experience that allows monks to connect with the roots of their religion and make a positive impact on local communities.
In an interview with ANI, a South Korean envoy to India said, "India is really making great progress in every aspect of things. And especially this presidency of G-20 will boost India's global status and power. And through G-20, India is showing what India became as the global power."
A delegation of high-ranking Sri Lankan Buddhist monks, who were on a pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya to attend discourses of the holy city, has recalled the historical Buddhist connections between the two maritime neighbours.
A group of high-ranking Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks, who were on a recent pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya, seeks the visit of His Holiness Dalai Lama to Sri Lanka.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 6 (ANI): A group of high-ranking Buddhist monks, the Chief Prelates on Sunday expressed gratitude to the Indian Government for providing humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka amidst the country's ongoing economic and political crisis.
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Buddhist monks, religious masters and practitioners from across the world called for peace and exhorted the people to reflect upon the universal teaching of Buddha, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 10 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka, the Chief Prelates, a group of high-ranking Buddhist monks on Monday condemned the violent attacks by the Sri Lanka police unleashed upon peaceful protesters.
Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India] March 1 (ANI): Buddhist monks in Kushinagar, an international Buddhist pilgrimage centre that will go to polls on March 3 in the sixth phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, have urged the state government to start a Buddhist University here.
Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister Namal Rajapaksa along with ministerial colleagues and a group of around 100 Buddhist monks arrived at Kushinagar International Airport to attend the inaugural ceremony of the airport on Wednesday.