Buddhism

1200-year-old Avalokiteshwara statue stolen from India 20 years ago recovered in Italy

<p> An 8th century 'Avalokiteshwara Padamapani' Buddhist stone idol stolen 20 years ago from India has been recovered in Italy,…

3 years ago

China’s international project to revive Buddhist sites must involve India

<p> <strong>China’s decision to launch an international project, without India, to restore grottoes—Buddhist caves hewn out of cliffs, often bearing…

3 years ago

India and Sri Lanka step up parliamentary exchanges as pathway to closer people-to-people ties

<p> <strong>India and Sri Lanka are on track for closer people-to-people ties with the inauguration of the Parliamentary Friendship Association.</strong></p>…

3 years ago

Why is PM Modi hosting the Sri Lankans in Kushinagar this week?

<p> <strong>Kushinagar a town in Uttar Pradesh district by the same name is in news as Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

3 years ago

Development of Buddhist Circuit discussed extensively at Bodhgaya

<p> <strong>Major verticals of development of India's Buddhist circuit, including connectivity, infrastructure, logistics, cultural research, heritage and education, public awareness,…

3 years ago