Bhutan Convenes Inaugural International Conference on Vajrayana Buddhism
By Shyamal Sinha,New Delhi
Vajrayana, ( Sanskrit: “Thunderbolt Vehicle” or “Diamond Vehicle”)form of Tantric Buddhism that developed in India and neighbouring countries, notably Tibet.
The three-day international conference on Vajrayana Buddhism titled “Tradition...
Head Monk of Charitable Bangladeshi Monastery Receives Death Threats
A monk gives food to a Muslim woman. From dhakatribune.com
Buddhism did not gain much support until under the reign of Asoka when Buddhism gained a toehold....
Chinese Buddhist Texts on Display as Examples of Early Block Printing
From chinadailyasia.com Woodblock printing has made tremendous contributions to the spread of knowledge, insight and artistic inspiration.
The National Library of China is currently displaying a...
Buddhist Monastery in Bangladesh Feeds Hundreds of Poor Families During Ramadan
The word "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root word for "parched thirst" and "sun-baked ground." It is expressive of the hunger and thirst felt...
International Day of Yoga
By Shyamal Sinha,New Delhi
‘Yoga’ -the very word radiates peace and tranquility. This feeling probably stems from the etymology of the word.
The word Yoga is...
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche Concludes Rinchen Terdzö Empowerments in Bhutan
By Shyamal Sinha,New Delhi
While still a teenager, Rinpoche built a small retreat center in Ghezing, Sikkim and soon began traveling and teaching around the...
Massage to Become Key Area of Thai Health Care Sector
Thai massage draws significant influence from India's ancient Ayurvedic traditions of medical practice. Ayurvedic medicine, also a holistic form of healing, plays an integral...
Chinese Authorities Plan Major Reduction of Monastic Population at Larung Gar
By Shyamal Sinha ,New Delhi
Among the green rolling hills in the Larung Gar Valley in China, the last thing you would expect to see...
Top Buddhist Authority in Myanmar Begins Moving Against Extremist Buddhist Organizations
By Shyamal Sinha,New Delhi
The fault lines of conflict are often spiritual, one religion chafing against another and kindling bloodletting contrary to the values...
Pakistan Sends Sacred Buddhist Relics to Sri Lanka for Vesak Festival
By -Shyamal Sinha,New Delhi
After his death, Buddha was cremated and the ashes divided among his disciples. Originally his ashes were to go only to the Sakya clan, to...
