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Myanmar's military junta kills 29 at a monastery in southern Shan State
Updated : 3 years ago IST
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.
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Tracing roots of Bumchu Buddhist Festival in Sikkim
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Legend has it that during his journey to Sikkim in the eighth century, Guru Padmasambhava, better known as Guru Rinpoche, the great Buddhist guru who brought Buddhism to Tibet, blessed the location of the Tashiding Monastery.
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Shared legacy of Buddhism most prominent connection between Bhutan, India
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Cultural and religious relations between Bhutan and India have a long and rich history, which have influenced both countries' identities. The most prominent connection between the two nations is their shared legacy of Buddhism which played a significant role in Bhutan and India's religious a
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Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible," Vatican News tweeted.
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China's ingress in Arunachal has to do with control of Tibet, Tibetan Budd
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Tawang, in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, is home to the oldest and second-largest monastery of Tibetan Buddhism outside of China's control.
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Namphake: Preserver of Tai Phake identity
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Namphake is a place where cultures and Buddhism blend to preserve the Tai Phake identity.
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Attack on Tawang was more about Tibetan buddhism, spirituality than Xi's g
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On December 9, People's Liberation Army troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector, contested by Indian troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides.
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"It's not 1962, but 2022 with PM Modi govt": Tawang Monastery monks warn
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not spare anyone. We support the Modi government and Indian army," Lama Yeshi Khawo - a Monk of Tawang Monastery said.
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Bodhidharma: Buddhist monk from India credited for diffusion of Chan Buddh
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Bodhidharma was said to be the third son of Pallava king Simhavarman II of the ancient Pallava dynasty of South India.
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Tibetans offer prayers for long life of Dalai Lama
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Today, my Dharma brothers and sisters are offering a long-life ceremony on my behalf," his Holiness announced.
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Devotees offer prayers for Dalai Lama's long life at Dharamshala monastery
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh [India], July 10 (ANI): Thousands of devotees and Tibetan monks held prayers at the Tsuglagkhang monastery in Dharamshala on Sunday for the longevity of spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
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Mongolian citizens bid tearful farewell to Kapilavastu relics of Lord Budd
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], June 27 (ANI): Mongolian citizens bid a tearful farewell to the Kapilavastu relics of Lord Buddha on Monday after being on display for 11 days at Ganden Tegchenling Monastery in Ulaanbaatar.
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