Buddhists

PM Modi To Speak In Rajya Sabha At Around 2 pm: LIVE Updates

India News | Edited By Ria Saini | Monday November 18, 2019

The winter session of parliament, which will continue till December 13, began today. Nearly 27 bills are scheduled to be presented in the parliament, including the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to grant citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

2 BJP Leaders Visit Monk Kumarajiva's Temple In China, Offer Prayers

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 15, 2019

Two senior BJP leaders on Thursday visited Indian Buddhist monk Kumarajiva's temple in China's Gansu province as part of a 11,050 km journey to connect with places traversed by him in the 4th century AD to spread Buddhism in the country.

BJP Leaders Begin Tour To Connect With Monk Kumarajiva's Travels In China

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2019

Two BJP leaders Tarun Vijay and Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday launched their 11,050 km-long journey to connect with places traversed by Kumarajiva, the Indian Buddhist monk who brought Buddhism from India to China in 4th century AD and left a lasting influence on the Chinese society and culture.

15 Dead As Truck Carrying Buddhist Pilgrims Plunges Off Cliff In Myanmar

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 29, 2019

Fifteen Buddhist pilgrims including a monk were killed after their flatbed truck plunged off a 300-metre (1,000 feet) cliff in eastern Myanmar, police said Tuesday, blaming faulty brakes

"Diwali In America An Important Reminder Of Religious Liberty," Says Donald Trump

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 26, 2019

Sending Diwali greetings to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, President Donald Trump on Friday said that the observance of the festival of lights throughout America is an important reminder of the significance of the country's core tenets - religious liberty.

Buddhist Stupa Damaged Due To Incessant Rainfall In Visakhapatnam

India News | ANI | Thursday October 24, 2019

A major part of the famous Buddhist stupa situated in Visakhapatnam's Thotlakonda collapsed on Thursday due to incessant heavy rainfall in the city.

IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Special Train To Start From October 19, Details Here

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 16, 2019

According to the IRCTC, the train covers important destinations connected with the life of Buddha in India and Nepal over eight days starting from October 19 to 26.

Amit Shah In Mizoram Today To Discuss Citizenship Bill With State Leaders

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday October 5, 2019

Civil society organisations and student groups in Mizoram have said that their leaders will meet with Home Minister Amit Shah when he comes to the state today. The Mizoram organisations earlier said they would hold a rally in protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to give citizenship to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Christian,...

Tahira Kashyap On Battling Depression: 'Would Spend Hours At Night Crying While Ayushmann Was Shooting'

Entertainment | Edited by Aakanksha Raghuvanshi | Wednesday September 25, 2019

"It was only after I practised Buddhist chanting and focused on my mental health that things changed," said Tahira Kashyap

70-Year-Old Frail Elephant In Sri Lanka Whose Photos Sparked Outrage Dies

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 25, 2019

An emaciated 70-year-old elephant that caused a social media outcry after being forced to take part in an annual Buddhist pageant in Sri Lanka has died, officials said Wednesday.

PM Modi, Mongolian President Unveil Lord Buddha Statue Via Video Link

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

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.

Over 16 Crore Muslims In India, Have Nothing To Fear: RSS Leader

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Anuj Pant | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh joint general secretary Krishna Gopal on Wednesday questioned the view that Muslims "are afraid" in India while other minorities such as Parsis, Buddhists and Jains, who are fewer in number, feel secure.

Elephants Out Of Control At Religious Festival, 17 Injured

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 10, 2019

Seventeen people were injured in Sri Lanka when two elephants ran amok at a religious festival, police said.

Bestselling Tibetan Monk Accused Of Sexual Abuse Dies In Thailand

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 29, 2019

A controversial Tibetan monk whose best-selling book on Buddhist wisdom was overshadowed by multiple allegations of sexual abuse has died in Thailand, his official social media account reported.

Buddhists In Japan Are Turning To 'Mindar' Robots To Spread Their Message

World News | Peter Holley, The Washington Post | Friday August 23, 2019

As interest in religion wanes around the world, and secularism surges, religious leaders have begun searching for innovative ways to spread their message and connect with potential adherents.