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SC asks govt to file within 4 weeks response to pleas challenging CAA

Legislation that prompted nationwide protests was challenged on the ground that it allegedly is against the right to equality

Hindi, Hindu sans Hindutva

A fascinating account shows how much of the maverick writer and polymath's thinking was rooted in cosmopolitanism

PM Modi, Prez Kovind, VP Naidu greet nation on occasion of Buddha Purnima

'On Buddha Purnima we recall the principles of Lord Buddha and reiterate our commitment to fulfil them. The thoughts of Lord Buddha can make our planet more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable'

PM Modi to lay foundation for Buddhist Culture centre in Nepal today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the construction of a unique centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage within the Lumbini Monastic Zone during his official visit to Nepal's Lumbini on Monday on the occasion of Vaishakha Buddha Purnima, informed the Ministry of Culture.At Lumbini, the Prime Minister will visit the sacred Mayadevi temple to offer prayers. Prime Minister will also deliver an address at a Buddha Jayanti event organized by the Lumbini Development Trust under the aegis of the Government of Nepal, said the ministry in its press release.The construction of the unique "India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage" with a universal appeal will be undertaken by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), India under the auspices of the Lumbini Development Trust with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.International Buddhist Confederation is a grantee body under the Ministry of Culture. The ...

Sri Lanka's powerful Buddhist clergy threatens to issue anti-govt decree

The Buddhist clergy has decided to come out to press for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to make way for an interim government

UN court hearings set to resume in Rohingya genocide case on Feb 21

In August 2017, Myanmar's military launched what it called a clearance campaign in Rakhine state in the country's west in response to an attack by a Rohingya insurgent group

A discovery of India

Book review of The Light Of Asia: The poem That Defined The Buddha

India asks UN to oppose Hinduphobia, bigotry targeting Sikhism, Buddhism

India has called on the UN to take a direct stand against Hinduphobia and violent bigotry targeting the Sikhism and Buddhism

India, Sri Lanka talks on implementing $15 mn grant to boost Buddhist ties

India and Sri Lanka held talks on the implementation of a USD 15 million grant for the promotion of Buddhist ties between the two countries, the Indian High Commission here said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 26 announced the grant assistance of USD 15 million for the promotion of Buddhist ties between India and Sri Lanka to further enhance bilateral cultural links. The prime minister made the announcement during a virtual summit with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa. Deputy High Commissioner of India Vinod K Jacob met Kapila Gunawardena, Secretary, Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to discuss the implementation of the grant from India for the promotion of Buddhist ties between India and Sri Lanka, the High Commission said in a statement. Jacob sad it was a first of its kind grant announcement by India and may be used for the construction/renovation of Buddhist monasteries, capacity development, cultural exchanges, ...

India extends $15 mn assistance to Sri Lanka for promoting Buddhist ties

During the summit, the two leaders also reviewed the entire range of bilateral matter and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common consensus

Buddhist protest in Ayodhya, demand UNESCO excavate Ram Janmabhoomi site

Buddhist monks staged a sit-in and fast in Ayodhya on Tuesday, claiming that the Ram Janmabhoomi premises was a Buddhist site and demanded that the excavation of the place be done by the UNESCO

Recite prayers from home: The Dalai Lama's appeal to people on his birthday

Revered globally as a 'living god', Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who transcends all barriers of religion, language and even distances, turned 85 on Monday

India to focus on connectivity to Buddhist sites: PM on Dharma Chakra Day

The Prime Minister said that the event is also known as Guru Purnima. "This is a day to remember our gurus who gave us knowledge. In that spirit, we pay homage to Lord Buddha," PM said

Global celebrations to mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

Revered by the Tibetans as a 'living god' and idolised in the Orient and the West, elderly Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama transcends all barriers of religion, language and even distances. The world's most respected spiritual leader is turning 85 on July 6 and his followers have lined up global virtual celebrations to dedicate him the 'Year of Gratitude'.

Dalai Lama to address Global Buddhist meet in Auraganbad on Nov 22

Lectures and sessions on various topics related to Buddhism will be held during the event

Head to the Naropa festival for a glimpse of Ladakh's rich Buddhist culture

Kumbh of the Himalayas: The five-day Naropa festival in Hemis offers liberation by sight and a glimpse of Ladakh's rich Buddhist culture, costumes, dance, music and traditions

No Tamil appeasement; Buddhism to be foremost in Constitution: Sri Lanka PM

No finality has been reached on the form of the new Constitution, he added

Converted Buddhists enjoy better literacy, gender equality than SC Hindus

Buddhists have a literacy rate of 81.29%, higher than the national average of 72.98%