NEW DELHI (ANI) – The vast mosaic of Indian culture has long been shaped by the spiritual, the philosophical, and the transcendent. Yet, few forces have been as profoundly influential as Buddhism, an ...

In a continuation of the vision articulated by the Prime Minister of India during his visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, India ...

While it can be seen as a project for the development of heritage and tourism infrastructure, it also contains aspects of cultural diplomacy ...

LADAKH, India (AP) — One by one, 13 Buddhist monks wearing brightly colored silk costumes and wide-brimmed black hats, stepped onto the rectangular courtyard of the Hemis monastery. They began a ...

“Relics associated with Lord Buddha found at Piprahwa, Vaishali, Devni Mori, and Nagarjunakonda are a living presence of his ...

Monks and nuns from 40 countries will attend India’s Republic Day as honoured guests, showcasing Buddhist values of social ...

In Sri Lanka, where Buddhism shapes national identity, political culture and daily life, the exposition of holy relics marks ...

President Dissanayake, in his own message, described the arrival of the relics as a moment of deep reverence. He thanked ...

Faleiro heard accounts of riots, with witnesses stating that the police stood by and did nothing to help. The Bodu Bala Sena ...

Even as India and China continue to be locked in a military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, the two countries are grappling for influence over the Buddhist world. This week ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new Buddhist Circuit scheme for six Northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026-27. This initiative aims to develop a planned network of Buddhist ...