Buddha Purnima 2023: Here Are 10 Life-Changing Quotes Of Lord Buddha
This year marks the 2585th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha and it will be celebrated today on May 5.
May 05, 2023, 14:27 PM IST
Dalai Lama Video Kissing Boy On Lips, Asking Him To 'Lick His Tongue' Sparks Outcry
The purported video of Dalai Lama allegedly kissing a boy on the lips has elicited angry reactions from Twitter users, with many expressing their disapproval.
Apr 09, 2023, 20:23 PM IST
China attempting to 'destroy' Buddhism but it won't succeed, says Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said that the Chinese government destroyed many Buddhist Viharas, but the number of followers of Buddhism has not decreased in China.
Jan 01, 2023, 14:18 PM IST
'True anti-Hindu face of AAP': BJP demands SACKING of Arvind Kejriwal minister Rajendra Pal Gautam for 'INSULTING' Hindu Gods
Top BJP leaders attacked Kejriwal after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister, Rajendra Pal Gautam, recently attended a mass conversion gathering where people took a pledge to “not worship Hindu gods and goddesses.”
Oct 07, 2022, 15:14 PM IST
Dalai Lama Birthday: These 10 quotes of the spiritual leader can change your perspective on life
On the 14th Dalai Lama's 87th birthday, reflect on the Buddhist spiritual leader's powerful quotes that can change your perspective on life.
Jul 06, 2022, 17:03 PM IST
Buddha Purnima 2022: Buddha's thoughts can make planet more 'peaceful, harmonious and sustainable', says PM Narendra Modi
Buddha Purnima is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is considered to be the holiest occasion for Buddhists all over the world.
May 16, 2022, 09:33 AM IST
India to hold Global Buddhist Conference in November, PM Modi to give award on Buddhist studies
In the run-up to the conference, four regional conferences in India - Telangana, Saranath, Gangtok and Dharamshala and abroad - in Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Cambodia will be organised.
Sep 14, 2021, 22:34 PM IST
Cultural connect: India gifts Bhutan statue of Buddha on Guru Rinpoche's birth anniversary
The statue as part of the cultural connection is being given by the Indian council of cultural relations of ICCR to Bhutan.
Jun 19, 2021, 15:27 PM IST
How China is forcing duplicate Dalai Lama on Tibetans and the world
Dismissing China’s claim of appointing the next Dalai Lama, the President of the Tibetan Government in Exile has said that its Tibetans who have "copyright" over reincarnation, and Beijing plans to have a "duplicate" copy.
Apr 03, 2021, 14:15 PM IST
Once a Buddhist nation, now China is involved in oppressing the Buddhists
China's religious diplomacy involves pervasive control of the CCP over every aspect of religion, from regular worship to conducting charity services, appointment and training of religious leaders to set several conditions on their activities. As per CCP ideology, Beijing has always pursued the idea of ‘national unity’ based on Confucian values.
Feb 12, 2021, 21:51 PM IST
Buddha Purnima 2020: Timings and Buddhist chanting mantra
The birthday of Lord Buddha is widely celebrated across the globe and followers begin preparation, days in advance.
May 07, 2020, 10:21 AM IST
Dalai Lama admitted to Delhi hospital due to chest infection
Tenzin Taklha, private secretary of Dalai Lama, has said the spiritual leader is stable and would remain in hospital for the next two to three days.
Apr 09, 2019, 22:11 PM IST
Far from zen: Japan monk sues temple for overwork
The monk in his forties is seeking 8.6 million yen (USD 78,000) from his temple on Mount Koya, a World Heritage Site.
May 17, 2018, 15:45 PM IST
Buddha Jayanti: Places associated with the life of Gautama
The birth anniversary of Lord Buddha is celebrated as Buddha Purnima.
Apr 30, 2018, 07:09 AM IST
Rise of violent Buddhist rhetoric in Asia defies stereotypes
Buddhist mobs in Sri Lanka last week led anti-Muslim riots that left at least three dead.
Mar 12, 2018, 15:53 PM IST
Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after Buddhist-Muslim clash
Muslims in Sri Lanka have been accused by some hardline Buddhist groups of forcing people to convert to Islam. Kandy has seen the worst of ensuing violence.
Mar 06, 2018, 14:24 PM IST
Dalits, flogged by gau rakshaks in Una in 2017, to embrace a new religion
A Dalit family, that was allegedly beaten up by cow vigilantes for skinning the carcass of the animal in Una in Gujarat, have decided to embrace Buddhism.
Jan 09, 2018, 19:51 PM IST
Mayawati pays tribute to Ambedkar's Buddhist guru
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday paid floral tribute to Buddhist monk Bhante Pragyanand, one of the seven monks who initiated Dalit icon Babasahed Bhim Rao Ambedkar into Buddhism.
Dec 02, 2017, 14:50 PM IST
Monk, who initiated BR Ambedkar into Buddhism, critically ill
The condition of 90-year-old Buddhist monk Pragyanand, who gave "diksha" to Ambedkar continues to be critical.
Nov 27, 2017, 17:20 PM IST
