Nepal’s Largest Stone Buddha Ready for Viewing
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By Shyamal Sinha,New Delhi
The new stone Buddha in Mustang, Nepal. From huffingtonpost.comNepal’s largest stone Buddha is now open to the public....
Layers of Indo-Greek City Discovered in Swat Valley, Pakistan
By Shyamal Sinha,New Delhi
A sculpture found in a niche at Bazira. From dawn.com
Swat is thought to be the probable birthplace of Vajrayana Buddhism. There...
Rare Esoteric Artifacts from Daigo-ji on Display in Shanghai and Shaanxi
Relics on display during the exhibition. From chinadaily.com.cn
Some 90 artifacts from the Buddhist temple Daigo-ji in Kyoto, including 13 of Japan’s National Treasures, are...
Gyalwang Drukpa Leads Cyclists on 4th Drukpa Eco Cycle Yatra
By Shyamal Sinha,New Delhi
Yatris on their way to Ladakh. From Gyalwang Drukpa Facebook
On 3 rd July 2016 the enterprising head of the Drukpa Kagyu...
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...
Yoga not a religious activity: PM Modi in Chandigarh
"Yoga is not about the other life. Therefore, it is not a religious practice. It is the science of this world, it is about...
