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Bhutan's Paro Taktsang Monastery attracts both pilgrims, tourists
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The use of drones to shoot aerial footage of Paro Taktsang has provided us with a treasure trove of spectacular visuals that reveal the architectural marvel and sheer beauty of the monastery. The drone's bird's-eye view helps us to appreciate the delicate elements of the temple complex, whic
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Tibetan Buddhists perform Lama dance to celebrate birthday of Guru Padmasa
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Scores of monks assembled here at Dorjeedak Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Panthaghati near Shimla.
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Arunachal: Holy book stolen from Luguthang monastery recovered, 4 held
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Four people were arrested from Meragoh village for allegedly stealing the golden holy book from Luguthang monastery in Tawang, informed Arunachal Pradesh Police.
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Tibetans, foreign followers offer long-life prayers for the Dalai Lama
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Thousands of Tibetans including monks and nuns and foreign followers from different parts of the world thronged to the monastery to pray for the long life of their beloved spiritual leader.
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Pemayangtse Monastery: An ancient crown jewel in Sikkim
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
This revered place of tranquilly and spirituality is not only a breathtaking view of the Himalayas but also a revered symbol of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Tibetan, Indian Buddhists celebrate Buddha Purnima at monastery in Shimla
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
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.
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High-level Tibetan delegation visits London
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A high-level Tibetan delegation comprising Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Zeekyab Rimpoche, abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Bylakuppe, Venerable Khelkhang Rimpoche, General Secretary visited the British parliament on April 25 that coincided with the 34th birthday of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima(GCN) 11th P
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Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu visits Kee Monastery in Kaza
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
CM Sukhu participated in the 76th Himachal Day function held at Kaza and announced a three per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) for all the employees and pensioners of the State.
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India and Bhutan: Unique bond strengthened by Buddhism
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A lesser-known symbol of the enduring spiritual and cultural ties between these two nations is the Royal Bhutan Monastery in India. Constructed in 2003 under the auspices of the then-King of Bhutan, this monastery is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, and serves as a testament to the deep connecti
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Tawang Monastery: Unearthing the hidden gems of Buddhist wisdom in India's
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Tawang Monastery, also known as the Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, meaning "celestial paradise in a clear night," is perched at an altitude of 10,000 feet and overlooks the mesmerizing Tawang-Chu valley. Founded by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1680, the monastery is the birthplace of the 6th Dalai
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Mongolian delegation praises India for promoting Buddhism to bring about g
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Headed by 7th Naro Banchen Rinpoche, head of Naro Banchen Trust and founder of Naropa Monastery, the delegation met with Indian Buddhist scholars and officials of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in New Delhi.
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Upholding the Dharma: The Inspiring Story of North East India's Buddhist N
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Today, however, the landscape is changing, thanks to the growing presence and activism of Buddhist nuns in the region. These women are challenging long-held beliefs about the role of women in Buddhist practice and carving out new spaces for themselves within the tradition. In doing so, they
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