Referring the exposition of the holy relics as a 'landmark moment', in the Indo- Thai relationship, the Indian ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh during an exclusive interview with ANI here, underlined the civilizational connect between the two countries and also highlighted the importa
Around 5,000 monks and nuns from around the world, including India will be gathering in Bodh Gaya for the 18th International Tipitaka chanting Programme from December 2-12, the International Buddhist Confederation informed in a press release.
President Murmu Droupadi Murmu on Friday graced the third convocation of the Central University of South Bihar at Bihar's Gaya saying that since ancient times Bihar has been known for nurturing talents.
This day commemorates the descent of Lord Buddha from the celestial realm of the thirty-three divine beings (Tavatimsa-devaloka) to Sankassiya, known today as Sankisa Basantapur in the Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Lord Buddha insisted that females, like men, possess the potential for enlightenment. He defied opposition to establish the first Buddhist nuns, declaring, “I will not take final Nirvana until I have nuns and female disciples who are accomplished… until I have laywomen followers… who will… t
Chandigarh [India], July 17: Carrying prayers and peace messages, a large congregation of Buddhist monks from across countries along with other devotees, leaders of other religious communities, and students carried out a peace walk to promote world peace and harmony on July 16 (Sunday) at La
Spreading Lord Buddha's messages of peace and harmony, they walked from NDS stadium to Shanti Stupa in Leh, Ladakh which is located at an elevation of 11,841 feet above sea level, which culminated the 32-day Padh Yatra, of 150 Buddhist monks and laypersons of Thailand, for world peac
Sarnath, 10km from Varanasi, is one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage centres. It is believed that after attaining Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, it was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, sanctified as Maha Dharm Chakra Parivartan.
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."
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.