Buddhism

The ever-growing role of Buddha Dhamma

By Portia Conrad The Buddha Dhamma, or Buddhist teachings, has continued to play an evolving role in the lives of…

3 weeks ago

Beijing uses Chinese Buddhist group to transform Tibetan Buddhism: report

The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), the world's largest Tibet support group based in Washington, released its report on Wednesday…

6 months ago

Ugyen Choden: Nun from Bhutan leaving her mark on Buddhist path of Gender Equality

A new generation of monastic leaders is shaking things up in the enormous world of Buddhism. According to Bhutan Live,…

1 year ago

Indian scholars in Sanskrit and Pali can do a lot to support Buddhism in Russia—Russian Buddhist scholar

Dr. Baatr Kitinov is a native Buddhist of the Russian Federation, from the Kalmyk Region, an autonomous region of the…

2 years ago

Unique art exhibition on Lord Buddha showcases India’s rise as a civilizational state

After a string of events that highlight India’s rise as a civilizational state, New Delhi’s National Gallery of Modern Art…

2 years ago

Another Chinese Conspiracy Against Dalai Lama Foiled | Dalai Lama News

For the last few days, Tibetans around the world are distraught and pained by the onslaught against spiritual leader His…

2 years ago

PM Modi makes an impassioned appeal to globalise Buddhist thought to resolve world’s problems

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made an impassioned appeal for globalising Buddhist thought to resolve the world’s pressing problems.…

2 years ago

In message to China, top Himalayan Buddhist leaders hold meet in Arunachal’s Tawang sector; CM Khandu attends

Sending out a strong message to China, which recently attempted to rename 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh in a fresh…

2 years ago

Dalai Lama centre in Bodh Gaya to deepen India-Tibet civilizational link

The Dalai Lama on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of a world class centre in Bodh Gaya which will study…

2 years ago

High-ranking Bhutanese monks on a spiritual and academic tour of India

A delegation of 24 high-ranking Bhutanese monks representing Buddhist Sanghas from all districts of the Himalayan Kingdom, is on an…

2 years ago

Under the Radar E2- The India-China tussle for the soul of Buddhism

In our 2nd episode of Under The Radar, we look at an event of not just geo-political but also of…

2 years ago

Scholars praise India for preserving Buddhist culture and holy places

Buddhist scholars gathered at Greater Noida, close to the Indian capital city of Delhi to celebrate the Abhidhamma Day--an auspicious…

2 years ago

Bhutan hosts global conference on adapting Vajrayana Buddhism to the digital age

Bhutan is hosting a grand international conference comprising 250 top international experts from 26 countries on adapting the timeless essence…

2 years ago

Indian archaeologists strike gold — discover dozens of ancient temples in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Known for its large and varied biodiversity including majestic tigers, more than 250 species of birds, 37 species of mammals,…

2 years ago

Watch: Reviving India’s geo-cultural power in the Indo-Pacific rooted in Buddhism

<p> From the Angkor wat in Cambodia to Bali in Indonesia, India’s geo-cultural ties in the Indo-Pacific is palpable, yearning…

2 years ago

Vietnam an important pillar of Act East Policy and a key partner of India’s Indo-Pacific Vision, says Jaishankar

<p> <strong>India and Vietnam have launched a logo for the celebration of 50 years of their diplomatic relations. The logo,…

2 years ago

From Sri Lanka to the Philippines, Jataka Tales bridge India’s Buddhist soft power with Asia

<p> <strong>India continues to strengthen the Buddhist spiritual bond with several countries of the region through Jataka Tales which describe…

2 years ago

From Ladakh to Mongolia–Kushok Bakula Rinpoche’s massive contribution to revive Buddhism in the Steppes

<p> The 19th Bakula Rinpoche, Ngawang Lobzang Tubstan Choknor was recognised by the thirteenth Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of…

2 years ago

Kiren Rijiju leaves in special IAF plane for Mongolia with Holy Buddha relics

<p> <strong>A 25-member delegation led by Law minister Kiren Rijiju left for Ulan Bator today with the ceremonial casket of…

2 years ago

India should invite key MPs from Buddhist countries to join Buddha Jayanti festivities

<p> <strong>On May 16, Buddha Jayanti will be celebrated all over the world. There is no doubt that Buddhists and others…

3 years ago

Rare Buddhist manuscripts from Nalanda and Vikramashila Universities to be translated from Sanskrit soon

<p> <strong>The Bihar Art and Culture Minister Alok Ranjan informed the State Assembly on Thursday that the process to translate…

3 years ago