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Landmark Verdicts Delivered By India's New Chief Justice BR Gavai
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, India's 52nd chief justice and its first Buddhist one, has played a key role in shaping the judicial landscape.
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Chief Justice BR Gavai Is India's First Buddhist To Head Country's Judiciary
Justice B.R. Gavai who was administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu early on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), is the first Buddhist to head the country's judiciary.
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PM Modi Extends Greetings On Buddha Purnima
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting that the life and teachings of Lord Buddha will always guide the world towards compassion and peace.
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Under Heavy Shelling From Pakistan, J&K's Rajouri Refuses To Bow Down
Rajouri, once a well-known pit-stop in Buddhist journeys and mentioned in ancient texts, is now a district where families shelter behind faith and sandbags.
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Skulls, Smoke, Spirits: Thailand's Ceremony For Unclaimed Dead
The Lang Pacha ceremony is observed by Thais of Chinese descent to give a dignified funeral to the unclaimed dead.
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10-Km Long Queues In Sri Lanka As Buddhists Line Up To See Sacred Tooth
Buddhists flocking to see a sacred tooth in Sri Lanka were urged by authorities to stay away on Thursday after four people died and hundreds fell sick while in lengthy queues.
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"Dedicated Himself To The Service Of Others": Dalai Lama Mourns Pope Francis
Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama praised Pope Francis on Monday, offering Buddhist prayers and writing to the papal envoy to "express his sadness" at his death.
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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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"Living In Hell": Monks Clear Rubble From Quake-Hit Myanmar Monastery
Bare-handed monks slowly pick away the rubble that was once the wall of a historic Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, its exposed side a searing reminder of the deadly earthquake that rocked the city five days ago.
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Temple Burned, UNESCO Site Evacuated As South Korea Wildfires Spread
A historic Buddhist temple burned to the ground and a UNESCO-listed village was ordered to evacuate as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires, which are tearing across the country's southeast.
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Watch: Cat At Chinese Temple Blesses Visitors With High-Fives, Becomes Internet Sensation
Videos of the cat's endearing gesture have gone viral, attracting both devotees and curious tourists eager to experience its supposed good fortune firsthand.
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Explainer: What Are Southeast Asia's Scam Centres And Why Are They Being Dismantled?
Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
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Netaji's Family Renews Plea To Bring Back Ashes In Urn At Japan Temple
Refuting perceptions of roadblocks to bring back the remains held in an urn in a Buddhist temple in Renkoji in Japan, a sections of Netaji's descendants claim to have evidence of temple willing to hand over the 'ashes' to India.
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Atishi Says Lt Governor Ordered Demolition Of Hindu Temples, He Responds
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Tuesday alleged that an order was issued by a panel on the "directions of Lt Governor VK Saxena" for demolition of multiple Hindu and Buddhist religious structures, a charge refuted by the LG office as "cheap politics".
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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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Landmark Verdicts Delivered By India's New Chief Justice BR Gavai
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, India's 52nd chief justice and its first Buddhist one, has played a key role in shaping the judicial landscape.
-
Chief Justice BR Gavai Is India's First Buddhist To Head Country's Judiciary
Justice B.R. Gavai who was administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu early on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), is the first Buddhist to head the country's judiciary.
-
PM Modi Extends Greetings On Buddha Purnima
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting that the life and teachings of Lord Buddha will always guide the world towards compassion and peace.
-
Under Heavy Shelling From Pakistan, J&K's Rajouri Refuses To Bow Down
Rajouri, once a well-known pit-stop in Buddhist journeys and mentioned in ancient texts, is now a district where families shelter behind faith and sandbags.
-
Skulls, Smoke, Spirits: Thailand's Ceremony For Unclaimed Dead
The Lang Pacha ceremony is observed by Thais of Chinese descent to give a dignified funeral to the unclaimed dead.
-
10-Km Long Queues In Sri Lanka As Buddhists Line Up To See Sacred Tooth
Buddhists flocking to see a sacred tooth in Sri Lanka were urged by authorities to stay away on Thursday after four people died and hundreds fell sick while in lengthy queues.
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"Dedicated Himself To The Service Of Others": Dalai Lama Mourns Pope Francis
Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama praised Pope Francis on Monday, offering Buddhist prayers and writing to the papal envoy to "express his sadness" at his death.
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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.
-
"Living In Hell": Monks Clear Rubble From Quake-Hit Myanmar Monastery
Bare-handed monks slowly pick away the rubble that was once the wall of a historic Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, its exposed side a searing reminder of the deadly earthquake that rocked the city five days ago.
-
Temple Burned, UNESCO Site Evacuated As South Korea Wildfires Spread
A historic Buddhist temple burned to the ground and a UNESCO-listed village was ordered to evacuate as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires, which are tearing across the country's southeast.
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Watch: Cat At Chinese Temple Blesses Visitors With High-Fives, Becomes Internet Sensation
Videos of the cat's endearing gesture have gone viral, attracting both devotees and curious tourists eager to experience its supposed good fortune firsthand.
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Explainer: What Are Southeast Asia's Scam Centres And Why Are They Being Dismantled?
Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
-
Netaji's Family Renews Plea To Bring Back Ashes In Urn At Japan Temple
Refuting perceptions of roadblocks to bring back the remains held in an urn in a Buddhist temple in Renkoji in Japan, a sections of Netaji's descendants claim to have evidence of temple willing to hand over the 'ashes' to India.
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Atishi Says Lt Governor Ordered Demolition Of Hindu Temples, He Responds
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Tuesday alleged that an order was issued by a panel on the "directions of Lt Governor VK Saxena" for demolition of multiple Hindu and Buddhist religious structures, a charge refuted by the LG office as "cheap politics".
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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.
