Ahead of the occasion of 2568th Buddha Jayanti, the senior Buddhist monk Ben Khemachara spearheaded a charitable initiative to distribute fruit sweets among the cancer patients at the Atal Bihari Regional Cancer Centre.
The two-day event, organised by the Buddha Jayanti Celebration Committee, promises to be a significant occasion for the Buddhist community and other attendees.
Varanasi is the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is running for the same seat for a third consecutive term. Varanasi will vote on June 1, the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
Dismissing Congress President's Mallikarjun Kahrge's "Buddha is an Avatar of Vishnu" remark, Bhante Mahendra, Former President of International Buddhist Research Institute on Saturday said that there is no such mention of an incarnation in Buddhism.
Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, founder and president of Mahabodhi International Meditation Center expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for what he has done for the Buddhist people in India and said that no other government have supported the Buddhist cause in India.
Monk Sheelratan of the International Buddhist Research Institute in the Uttar Pradesh government's Culture Department, called the remarks made by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge "baseless and wrong" regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "faith" in Buddhism.
Porage recalled PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka in 2017 when he attended the Vesak Day celebrations, which is observed as one of the biggest festivals among Buddhists.
Senior Buddhist monks and leaders on Friday demanded a probe to find out the whereabouts of the 11th Panchen Lama, a press statement by the Central Tibetan Administration said.
Actor Orlando Bloom discussed his new series 'Orlando Bloom: To The Edge', Buddhist faith and love for Katy Perry on the recent episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, reported People.
Internationally known Buddhist teacher Lobsang Tubten Jigme Gyatso, prominently known as the Arjia Rinpoche, revealed to Japanese lawmakers the ongoing human rights violations in Tibet inflicted by China.
Home Minister Amit Shah in his condolence message, described Lama Lobzang as a revered figure who selflessly contributed to the inner well-being of individuals and society.
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. It is believed to be the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment, making it highly significant for Buddhists worldwide.