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Which Region In India Is Known As The 'Little Tibet'?
From ancient monasteries to breathtaking mountain views, explore the region in India often called 'Little Tibet' for its rich Buddhist heritage and striking scenery.
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Anand Mahindra's Viral Post Gets Key Monastery In Spiti Trending. Why It Is A Must-Visit Spot
Anand Mahindra Key Monastery post: Industrialist Anand Mahindra highlighted Key Monastery's untouched charm on social media, sparking renewed interest in this remote cultural landmark featured in Bollywood films.
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This Indian Village Has A 1,000-Year-Old Monastery Hanging Off A Cliff. Here's How To Reach There
With its rustic charm, Dhankar village and its attractions are perfect for those looking for wholesome slow-travel.
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India Overhauls Teaching In Buddhist Monasteries To Counter China: Report
India is preparing to roll out its first school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to unify education programmes and foster patriotism in Himalayan religious centers near its border with China.
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Bhutan Holds Special Prayers For Manmohan Singh, King Attends Funeral
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Saturday attended the funeral of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, a day after leading the Himalayan nation in offering prayers for the Indian leader at a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu.
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"If BJP Looks For A Temple In Every Mosque Then...": Team Akhilesh Leader
In an apparent reference to disputes in Varanasi and Mathura, Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Sunday said if the BJP looks for a temple in every mosque then people would start searching for a Buddhist monastery in every temple.
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Chakma Bodies Protest In Agartala Over Attack on Bangladesh Buddhist Monastery
Six organisations of the Chakma community in Tripura staged a demonstration outside the Bangladesh High Commission In Agartala today to protest against an alleged attack on a Buddhist monastery in the neighbouring country.
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Nearly 100 Monks Test Positive For COVID-19 In Sikkim
Nearly 100 Buddhist monks have tested positive for coronavirus in Sikkim. The state government is closely monitoring each and every Buddhist monastery, officials said.
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Over 150 Monks Test Covid Positive In Himachal Pradesh, Monastery Declared Containment Zone
Over 150 monks have tested positive for coronavirus at Gyuto Buddhist monastery near here and the area has been declared a containment zone, officials said on Tuesday.
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PM Modi, Mongolian President Unveil Lord Buddha Statue Via Video Link
Amid the chanting of Buddhist prayers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga today jointly unveiled a statue of Lord Buddha at the Gandan Monastery in Mongolia via video conference.
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China To Demolish World's Largest Buddhist Monastery: Human Rights Watch
China plans to demolish a large part of one of the world's biggest Buddhist monasteries that would leave thousands homeless, Human Rights Watch said today as it appealed to the country to instead negotiate with the Buddhist community.
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British Royals Hike To Mountain Monastery In Bhutan
Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge trekked on Friday to a Buddhist monastery on a mountainside in Bhutan, going one better than the duke's father, Prince Charles, who on a 1998 trip broke off his hike to paint a watercolour.
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Andhra Pradesh Mulls Setting up 'Monastery Boulevard' to Boost Tourism
With plans to make its capital city Amaravati, coming up in Vijayawada region, an international tourist destination, Andhra Pradesh government is mulling to set up a 'Monastery Boulevard' where Buddhist monasteries can be built, like in Bihar's Bodh Gaya.
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Monks Cancel Prayers as Kolkata Monastery Turns into Polling Booth
As voters, election officials and security forces occupied a 117-year-old Buddhist monastery in Kolkata which was turned into a polling booth, monks there were forced to cancel their daily prayers and other religious activities.
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Bodh Gaya: Reviving ancient Buddhist dance
At the Tergar monastery in Bodghaya, Bihar, the long queues are an indication of the event to follow - a rare performance of the Garchen Tscechu Cham, a sacred lama dance of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Budhism.
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Which Region In India Is Known As The 'Little Tibet'?
From ancient monasteries to breathtaking mountain views, explore the region in India often called 'Little Tibet' for its rich Buddhist heritage and striking scenery.
-
Anand Mahindra's Viral Post Gets Key Monastery In Spiti Trending. Why It Is A Must-Visit Spot
Anand Mahindra Key Monastery post: Industrialist Anand Mahindra highlighted Key Monastery's untouched charm on social media, sparking renewed interest in this remote cultural landmark featured in Bollywood films.
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This Indian Village Has A 1,000-Year-Old Monastery Hanging Off A Cliff. Here's How To Reach There
With its rustic charm, Dhankar village and its attractions are perfect for those looking for wholesome slow-travel.
-
India Overhauls Teaching In Buddhist Monasteries To Counter China: Report
India is preparing to roll out its first school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to unify education programmes and foster patriotism in Himalayan religious centers near its border with China.
-
Bhutan Holds Special Prayers For Manmohan Singh, King Attends Funeral
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Saturday attended the funeral of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, a day after leading the Himalayan nation in offering prayers for the Indian leader at a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu.
-
"If BJP Looks For A Temple In Every Mosque Then...": Team Akhilesh Leader
In an apparent reference to disputes in Varanasi and Mathura, Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Sunday said if the BJP looks for a temple in every mosque then people would start searching for a Buddhist monastery in every temple.
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Chakma Bodies Protest In Agartala Over Attack on Bangladesh Buddhist Monastery
Six organisations of the Chakma community in Tripura staged a demonstration outside the Bangladesh High Commission In Agartala today to protest against an alleged attack on a Buddhist monastery in the neighbouring country.
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Nearly 100 Monks Test Positive For COVID-19 In Sikkim
Nearly 100 Buddhist monks have tested positive for coronavirus in Sikkim. The state government is closely monitoring each and every Buddhist monastery, officials said.
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Over 150 Monks Test Covid Positive In Himachal Pradesh, Monastery Declared Containment Zone
Over 150 monks have tested positive for coronavirus at Gyuto Buddhist monastery near here and the area has been declared a containment zone, officials said on Tuesday.
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PM Modi, Mongolian President Unveil Lord Buddha Statue Via Video Link
Amid the chanting of Buddhist prayers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga today jointly unveiled a statue of Lord Buddha at the Gandan Monastery in Mongolia via video conference.
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China To Demolish World's Largest Buddhist Monastery: Human Rights Watch
China plans to demolish a large part of one of the world's biggest Buddhist monasteries that would leave thousands homeless, Human Rights Watch said today as it appealed to the country to instead negotiate with the Buddhist community.
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British Royals Hike To Mountain Monastery In Bhutan
Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge trekked on Friday to a Buddhist monastery on a mountainside in Bhutan, going one better than the duke's father, Prince Charles, who on a 1998 trip broke off his hike to paint a watercolour.
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Andhra Pradesh Mulls Setting up 'Monastery Boulevard' to Boost Tourism
With plans to make its capital city Amaravati, coming up in Vijayawada region, an international tourist destination, Andhra Pradesh government is mulling to set up a 'Monastery Boulevard' where Buddhist monasteries can be built, like in Bihar's Bodh Gaya.
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Monks Cancel Prayers as Kolkata Monastery Turns into Polling Booth
As voters, election officials and security forces occupied a 117-year-old Buddhist monastery in Kolkata which was turned into a polling booth, monks there were forced to cancel their daily prayers and other religious activities.
-
Bodh Gaya: Reviving ancient Buddhist dance
At the Tergar monastery in Bodghaya, Bihar, the long queues are an indication of the event to follow - a rare performance of the Garchen Tscechu Cham, a sacred lama dance of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Budhism.
