17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Approves Three Women as Kalons of 16th Kashag
Kalons approved by the 17th Tibetan Parliament: Ms Dolma Gyari, Ms Tharlam Dolma, and Ms Norzin Dolma.
By -- Shyamal Sinha
Women empowerment helps in boosting...
Tripitaka Koreana’ to be open to public for first time
The Tripitaka Koreana stored in Haein Temple in South Gyeongsang Province / Courtesy of KBS
By -- Shyamal Sinha
Tripiṭaka meaning "Triple Basket" is the traditional term...
Record Tourist Numbers Threaten Ancient Buddhist Art in China’s Mogao Caves
By Shyamal Sinha,Beijing
In a Mogao cave, a Buddha statue surrounded by disciples dating from the Tang dynasty (618–907). Photo by Gilles Sabrié. From washingtonpost.com
The...
Forgotten Japanese Temple in Mumbai an Oasis of Buddhist Calm
By Shyamal Sinha
Bhikshu Morita has been the resident monk at Nipponzan Myohoji since 1976. From mid-day.comAmid the chaotic streets of Worli Naka stands a...
Bhutan’s King and Queen Expecting Second Child
By Shyamal Sinha
His majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and her majesty the queen consort Ashi Jetsun Pema From drukasia.com
Bhutan is known as Drukyul which translates as...
Japan Seeks World Heritage Status for Country’s Oldest Buddhist Pilgrimage Route
By Shyamal Sinha
An estimated 100,000 people attempt at least part of the 1,200km pilgrimage route each year. From mlit.go.jp
Pilgrimages have played an important part in Japanese...
The Kalama Sutta is part of the Anguttara Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka.
Kasariya Stupa at Bihar, where the Buddha is believed to have expounded the Kalama Sutta.
From unexploredvihar.blogspot.com
By -- Shyamal Sinha
Buddha lived much of his life in Magadh....
MEA highlights India’s Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries
By -- Shyamal Sinha
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday celebrated the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with the...
Little Guru: India launches first of its kind app that teaches Sanskrit
(Image: Sidhant Sibbal) The Little Guru app will teach Sanskrit by 'gamifying' it. Photograph:( WION )
By -- Shyamal Sinha
Indian government has launched first-ever app that...
Buddhist Documentary Becoming Who I Was Picked Up for US Distribution after World Premier...
By Shyamal Sinha
The film depicts the life of Angdu, the reincarnation of a Tibetan high monk, who lived 1500 years ago. Angdu was born...
