As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets Narendra Modi in Delhi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, the bilateral relationship — usually discussed in terms of trade, technology and defence — rests on a much older foundation- a shared Buddhist heritage tracing back to Varanasi.

Kashi to Kyoto: How Buddhism built Asia's oldest, quietest bridge from India to Japan

A group of Buddhist monks has passed the halfway mark on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, as they seek to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the US and the world.


Buddhist Monks Walk Across US to Promote Peace & Harmony

A major discovery in a Kashmir village has revealed the Valley's links to Buddhism over 2,000 years ago. The mounds were a topic of intrigue for decades, and then some pictures popped up in France, finally revealing what the mounds really were.  

How some snaps in France confirmed crucial Buddhist discovery in Kashmir

The chief guest Dr Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, former minister of Buddhasasana, Justice, and Constitutional Reforms, applauded the organisers and participants of the international conference for their contribution to a global conversation on one of the core features of Buddhism.

Scholarly discourse marks global conference on Saṃsāra in Buddhist philosophy at University of Kelaniya

Youn Sung-ho, a South Korean DJ "monk" known by the moniker NewJeansNim, will no longer be allowed to perform in Singapore, announced the nation's interior minister K.

Harmony vs. beats: South Korean DJ 'monk' barred from performing in Singapore

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his revered disciples have now arrived in Thailand from India for public viewing. This marks the first time that the relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples will be showcased together.

Lord Buddha and his disciples' relics reach Thailand

Senior officials from Tibet are making multiple foreign trips. Is this China's new strategy to choose the next Dalai Lama? Are Chinese officials trying to charm their Buddhist neighbours over Dalai Lama's succession?

Gravitas: China's new plan to choose next Dalai Lama

Tina Turner was often known as the Queen of Rock 'n' roll and was instrumental in heralding R&B as a genre in music. But not many know that she was also a prominent practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism.

How Buddhism helped Tina Turner walk out of an abusive marriage 

Thousands of Buddhists gathered in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the Buddha Purnima, which is also known as Wesak Day.

Malaysian Buddhists pray and pay homage to Buddha on Wesak Day

India is hosting the two-day Global Buddhist Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the summit in New Delhi. Delegates, monks and scholars from 30 nations are participating in this global summit.

India hosts two-day Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

IN PICS | Myanmar junta releases over 3,000 prisoners in Buddhist New Year amnesty

India will host the Global Buddhist Summit next week in New Delhi, marking the first such event in the country. Top Buddhist leaders from around the world are expected to attend the two-day meeting on April 20-21, which will focus on the religion's response to the world's most pressing challenges.

In a first, India to host global Buddhist summit with top scholars, masters in attendance

China courts influence in Sri Lanka via Buddhist clergy. Faxian donation drive is being used to reach out to Buddhist monks. Will this soft diplomacy work?

Inside South Asia: China pushes the Buddhism link in Sri Lanka | Rations distributed at temples

A boy from Mongolia, whose name and age are unclear, is at the centre of a tense geopolitical chess game which is being played out between powerful governments in east Asia.

Unidentified Mongolian boy being hailed as new Buddhist Lama. How will China respond?

Indian President Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Ashadha Purnima celebrations in Uttar Pradesh via video message on Wednesday. The celebrations will take place at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara in Sarnath in the north Indian state.

Buddhism outreach: Indian President, PM to address Ashadha Purnima celebrations at Sarnath

24 Buddhist spiritual leaders, including Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Monday, participated in an event co-hosted by the Indian government. Over half of the Buddhist spiritual leaders were from 12 countries, countries which are Cambodia, Vietnam, South Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Australia, the UK, Thailand, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Brazil.

Dalai Lama, Buddhist spiritual leaders from 12 countries participate in Indian govt co-hosted event

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, T.S. Tirumurti has asked the United Nations to recognise 'Hinduphobia' & violence against Sikhs, Buddhists just like they do with Abrahamic religions.

India calls for the UN to recognise 'Hinduphobia' & violence against Sikhs, Buddhists

Sri Lanka's cabinet minister for Youth and sports Namal Rajapaksa and hundred plus members of the Buddhist clergy will be in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar at the inauguration of its international airport.

Namal Rajapaksa, 100+ Lankan Buddhist clergy at inauguration of Kushinagar international airport

India will be holding its first-ever Global Buddhist Conference in November, which is likely to become an annual feature. The event is being planned by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) from November 19 to 20 at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara campus in India’s northern Bihar’s state of Nalanda.

India to hold Global Buddhist Conference in November; PM to give award on Buddhist studies

India will be hosting a major conference on Buddhist studies starting next year that will see the participation of Buddhist scholars from across the world. The annual event will be hosted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations or ICCR.

India to host conference on Buddhist studies from next year

China is bad at damage control. It tried hiding the Wuhan virus epidemic but failed. In August, China held a meeting on Tibet. The 7th Tibet Work Forum. It was chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Now, Xi Jinping uses Chinese propaganda muscle over Tibet

On Ashada Poornima on 4 July (Saturday), President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates the Dharma Chakra Day from Rashtrapati Bhavan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a video address on the occasion to emphasize the teachings of Lord Buddha.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind conveys wishes on 'Dharma Chakra' Day

While Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya on Indian soil, the principles and philosophy of Buddhism was practised from historical times in full measure in Tibet, amongst other countries.

Buddhists around the world must raise voice for Tibet liberation

Residents of Tuva marked celebrated the new year festival of Shagaa on Monday (February 23) with prayer and temple rituals according to Tuvan Buddhist tradition.

Tuvan Buddhists mark New Year on sacred Siberian mountain

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