Sixth International Buddhist Conclave Begins in New Delhi
By Shyamal Sinha
The 6th International Buddhist Conclave inaugurated by president of India in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan on Thursday, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism,Govt.of India who...
Head Monk of South Korea’s Jogye Order Steps Down
By Shyamal Sinha
The Jogye Order was thus established as the representative Seon order until the persecution of the Joseon Dynasty. Due to its inclusive nature,...
Khyentse Foundation Plans Ambitious Undertaking to Translate Tibetan Buddhist Canon into Chinese
By Shyamal Sinha
The sacred writings of Buddhism―the Buddhist Canon―form a collection of sacred literature of enormous magnitude, and there are a number of canonical collections...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Grants Audience to Participants of Five-Fifty Youth Forum
By Shyamal Sinha
CTA’s Five-Fifty Youth Forum concluded today with the blessings of Tibetan preeminent leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Hundred bright Tibetan youths, who...
Buddhist “Eco-monks” Work to Protect Thailand’s Environment
By Shyamal Sinha
Buddhism is typically a religion famed for its detachment from society, ecology monks believe that their religion is inherently tied to...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama condoles passing away of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
By Shyamal Sinha
In a letter to Shri Vajpayee’s foster daughter, Smt Namita Bhattacharya, His Holiness wrote, “I feel privileged to have known him and...
Dalai Lama Advocates Global Need for a More Compassion-based Diet
By Shyamal Sinha
Tibetan monks are known to eat a diet high in vegetables and fruits, limiting their intake of proteins, fats and starches. Their approach...
Repurposed Japanese Temple Candles Provide Light for Underprivileged Children
Shyamal Sinha
The history of wa rosoku dates back to the Nara period.
The technique of making candles was introduced from China; by using the technique, wa rosoku was created...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Graces Silver Jubilee Celebration of Goa Institute of Management
By Shyamal Sinha
The Dalai Lama delivered the keynote address on “Today’s Relevance of India’s Ancient Knowledge” at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Goa...
Zanskar Buddhists and Muslims Pledge Peace Before the Dalai Lama
By Shyamal Sinha
Zanskar is (a subdistrict of the Kargil district) is situated in the eastern part of the state Jammu and Kashmir. The administrative...
