Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that most oppressive nations around the world are growing even more dire. "Governments in many parts of the world continue to target religious minorities using a host of methods, including torture, beatings, unlawful surveillance, and so-called re-educa
An immediate shift in Mongolia's Buddhist leadership was seen after Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama recognised an 8-year-old US-born Mongolian boy as one of the highest spiritual leaders in Buddhism in March this year, according to several media reports.
Through Buddhism, which originated in India, New Delhi shares deep cultural and historical roots with many of the countries in Asia. The government has pitched the event as a bid to "mark the significance and importance of India in Buddhism", and a "medium to enhance cultural and diplomatic
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi inaugurated the "Buddham Saranam Gacchami" Exhibition in the presence of senior Buddhist monks, Ambassadors, diplomats and Ministry officials on Wednesday at the National Gallery of Modern Arts, Delhi.
The exhibition displays digital recreations of the fresco paintings from the world-famous UNESCO Heritage Site Ajanta caves of India, depicting significant episodes from Lord Buddha's life and Jataka tales.
The Indian ambassador tweeted, "Commemorated the life & message of Lord Buddha with venerable monks from across scholars from International Buddhist Association of America, @IbcWorldOrg, White House officials, academics and India diaspora."
This ancient sanctuary is considered among the oldest in Bhutan and is believed to be one of the locations where Lord Shiva meditated and practised asceticism.
Hundreds of Tibetan monks, Indian Buddhists and others gathered in Shimla to celebrate Buddha Purnima on the occasion 2,567th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. The Buddhist community in the region assembled to mark the anniversary of Lord Buddha here at the Dorje Drak Monastery in Shimla.
The Global Buddhist Summit's declaration placed a strong emphasis on the necessity of addressing the pressing issues affecting both the human race and the global community in order to provide a viable framework for a better future, Bhutan Live reported.
Xinjiang, a region dominated by Uyghur Muslims, is experiencing serious human rights abuses where locals are ill-treated, women are violated and activists are picked up and jailed.
Buddhism has influenced Bhutanese literature through its emphasis on compassion and empathy. Buddhist teachings stress on the importance of developing kindness and empathy towards all living beings, and this message is often echoed in Bhutanese poetry and prose.