While addressing on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that whatever the ideology emerged from India, the theme of all was only the welfare of humanity. He said Lord Buddha was the fountainhead of egalitarianism, peace, harmony, and brotherhood. He said being the country of Buddha, also gave us an edge over other countries. PM Modi … Read more
The day marks the birthday of Gautam Buddha (born in Lumbini, Nepal) who later became the founder of Buddhism. According to the Vedic literature, Lord Buddha is an incarnation of Lord Krishna (Vishnu) and thus, he appeared on this earth some 2500 years ago to teach the message of mercy and non-violence towards all living beings. … Read more
Since early morning devotees offering prayers at famous Maya Devi temple in Lumbini. The temple is situated at the same place where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 B C. The temple houses marker stone, nativity sculpture and ruins of 6th century BC to 15th century AD temple. An International Buddhist … Read more
Enshrined at the Mulagandhakuti Vihara at Sarnath, the sacred Buddha relics have been sent to Sri Lanka for public veneration during the annual Vesak/Buddh Purnima festival. Relics were brought to Sri Lanka for first time in nearly a hundred years. This is only the second time these relics, discovered by British archaeologists in colonial India in … Read more
A conglomerate of Buddhist institutions will come together to showcase the various facets of Buddhist traditions. “The PM and other dignitaries will pay their respects to the sacred relics specially brought for the occasion from the National Museum to the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. He will also offer Sangha Dana to the venerated Sangha,” according … Read more