Buddhism
4th Mekong-Ganga Dhammayatra
A group of over 20 Buddhist scholars and citizens from Thailand recently arrived in Delhi, which marks the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra pilgrimage. The event aims to enhance connections between the Mekong and Ganga civilizations, led by Dr. Supachai Viraphuchong, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Impact of Climate Change on Shaligrams
Shaligrams, revered by Hindus and Buddhists for over 2,000 years, are enigmatic ancient fossils of ammonites, an extinct class of sea creatures related to modern squids. These mystical stones hold great significance in the religious and cultural traditions of South ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
“Buddham Saranam Gacchami” Exhibition
The “Buddham Saranam Gacchami” exhibition recently took place at the National Gallery of Modern Arts in Delhi. This event aimed to showcase the life and teachings of Lord Buddha through various artistic works. The exhibition received significant participation from countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Global Buddhist Conference and the New Delhi Declaration
The Global Buddhist Summit 2023 was held in New Delhi and concluded successfully with the New Delhi Declaration. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day summit on 20th April 2023, which focused on modes of disseminating and internalizing universal ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Summits and Conferences
7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference
The 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu. This international conference will be organized from March 3 to 5 at the Kushabhau Thakre International Auditorium in Bhopal. Who is organizing the Conference? The 3-day conference ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Summits and Conferences
Walking Pilgrimage through Buddhist Circuit
The Sangwol Society of South Korea is organizing a walking pilgrimage in India. Under this, 108 Buddhists will walk and cover 1,100 km in India. The pilgrimage will visit places in the states of UP and Bihar and will span ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Taklung Setrung Rinpoche
The Nyingma sect – one of the oldest Buddhist sects – identified a boy from Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti as the reincarnation of the late Taklung Setrung Rinpoche. Who was Taklung Setrung Rinpoche? Taklung Setrung Rinpoche was a famous scholar known ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Thadingyut festival
The three-day Thadingyut festival was celebrated in Myanmar from October 8 to 10 this year. Key facts The Thadingyut Festival is also called the Lighting Festival of Myanmar. People in Myanmar celebrate this festival every year on the full moon ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs