Buddhism

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

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
1200-year-old Avalokiteshwara statue stolen from India 20 years ago recovered in Italy1200-year-old Avalokiteshwara statue stolen from India 20 years ago recovered in Italy

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

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

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

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 BodhgayaDevelopment of Buddhist Circuit discussed extensively at Bodhgaya

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