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CTA profiles Tibetan Abbot Jamyang Lekshay imprisoned for opposing China's
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Central Tibetan Administration profiled Tibetan political prisoner Jamyang Lekshay, jailed for opposing China's Kamtok Dam. Chinese authorities reportedly targeted Yena Monastery monks with re-education. The CTA condemned these actions and highlighted human rights abuses, urging the glob
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Nepal observes festival of five summer gifts- the Yala Panchadan
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti and Banepa.
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21,000 gather in Zanskar for Dalai Lama's Dharma teachings
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), an estimated 21,000 people, monks, nuns, laypeople, and schoolchildren, assembled on July 25, for a special Dharma discourse held at Karsha Phodrang, Ladakh.
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Scholars, researchers unite to discuss relevance of Buddha Dharma in 21st
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Buddhist scholars, researchers, practitioners, and eminent spiritual leaders who had closely interacted with the 14th Dalai Lama, over several years, including the supreme hierarchy of international and national Buddhist Monks today discussed three pertinent subjects that 14th Dalai Lama
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Tibetan Buddhist monks-in-exile offer prayers to celebrate 90th birthday o
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
After the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1949, the Dalai Lama assumed full political authority in 1950. He was forced to flee into exile in March 1959 following the violent suppression of the Tibetan uprising. He has since lived in India, along with over 80,000 Tibetan refugees, continuing to
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Shimla: Indian Army hosts seminar on Indo-Tibetan heritage; emphasises str
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The event brought together a wide spectrum of participants, including the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, civil administration officials, Buddhist monks, scholars, students, and civilians to reflect on the enduring civilisational, spiritual, and strategic ties between India an
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"True spirit of Himachal Pradesh lies in their smiles and blessings," Kire
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday visited Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh and expressed gratitude for the warm reception accorded to him by the people and monks of Kinnaur.
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ISKCON Siliguri organises blood donation camp to honour soldiers for their
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
ISKCON Siliguri organised a blood donation camp at its campus to honour the Indian Armed Forces for their role during Operation Sindoor. People from various platforms, including Monks, joined the camp on Sunday.
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Bihar: Monks light candles near India's largest reclining statue of Lord B
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Dozens of monks participated in the candlelight prayer held late in the evening to mark Lord Buddha's 2069th birth anniversary. The ceremony was led by Bhante Arya Pal, the Founder Secretary of the Buddha International Welfare Mission.
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Monks offer prayers to Sarnath Buddha Relic before it commences sacred jou
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The relics will be in Vietnam from May 2 to May 21 and will travel through four cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, where the United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV) event will be held, according to communique from Ministry of Culture.
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Pahalgam terror attack: Buddhist monks pay tribute to victims in Bihar's B
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a display of global unity and compassion, monks, along with other people, observed silence and lit candles to pay tribute to the 26 victims killed in the attack.
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"Strict action will be taken against accused": MP CM Mohan Yadav over atta
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"I got information about yesterday's incident that some people misbehaved with our Jain monks after drinking alcohol. We immediately formed a police team and caught all the people. The government will not tolerate any such incident. With this, I have given a strong message and strict acti
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