Buddhist monks praise ceasefire decision
Buddhist monks across West Bengal have welcomed the Indian government’s recent decision to pursue ceasefire and have called for a permanent end to hostilities with neighbouring Pakistan.
Buddhist monks across West Bengal have welcomed the Indian government’s recent decision to pursue ceasefire and have called for a permanent end to hostilities with neighbouring Pakistan.
The Higher Buddhist Institute of the Tibetan Department in Beijing was initiated by the late 10th Panchen Lama and President of the Buddhist Association of China (BAC), Zhao Puchu, with the approval of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, on September 1, 1987 in Xihuang Monastery in Beijing. The 10th Panchen Lama personally served as the first President, and Zhao Puchu, then President of the BAC, was the Senior Advisor.
The brass statue of Sarnath Buddha in 'dhyan mudra' is a stunning representation of Buddhist spirituality and Indian craftsmanship, inspired by the Sarnath style. Originating from Bihar, the statue reflects the Gupta and Pala art traditions with its serene expression, intricately detailed robe, and iconic lotus pedestal.
What do Indians really feel about the environment of hostility against Bangladesh prevailing in India in the wake of last year’s political upheaval when former Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina was overthrown by a popular movement?
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Asserting that Hindus and Buddhists are the branches of the same banyan tree, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that if the two come together on a common platform, they would form the strongest banyan tree in the world, providing protection and unity to all.
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated a special exhibition, ‘Shunyata: Emptiness’, at the National Museum in the national capital on Friday.
The Buddhist community leaders have come out in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the remark made by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding PM Modi's "faith" in Buddhism.
The Buddha Bhoomi event was successfully concluded in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand on Sunday.
“As far as I’m concerned, I have a spiritual bond with the people of the Land of Snow and they have unwavering faith in me, as do the people of the Himalayan Region. What’s more, people around the world, whether they are Buddhists or not, have expressed admiration for what I’ve done," said the Dalai Lama.
