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Ancient Buddhist Temple in Pakistan
The Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Buddhist temple in Swat valley. The valley is located in Northern Pakistan. The temple was a part of the Gandhara region. The temple has a mix of Greek art and Buddist art. This is because the region was once conquered by Alexander the great. About the temple The temple ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Alexander the Great • Barikot • Buddhism • Buddhist architecture • Buddhist art • Characters in the Mahabharata • Gandhara Art • Gautama Buddha • Greek culture • Mahabharat • Pakistan • Stupa
Bamiyan Buddha- Key Facts to Know!
Recently, the Bamiyan Buddhas were brought back to life with the help of 3D projection in the event held in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan. The event called “A Night with Buddha” was held on the anniversary of annihilation. Background The statues of Bamiyan Buddha, which find the place among the tallest statues of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: A Night with Buddha • Afghanistan • Bamiyan Buddha • Bamiyan Valley • Gandhara Art • Gautama Buddha • Virtual Bamiyan Buddha
64th Mahaparinirvan Diwas
On December 6th 2019, the country observed the 64th Mahaparinirvan Diwas. The day marks the death anniversary of Dr. B R Ambedkar, who passed away in 1956. Ambedkar is considered as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’ or the ‘Chief Architect of the Constitution’ in recognition of his role in framing the Indian Constitution. He ..
Topics: B. R. Ambedkar • Buddhism • Chaitya Bhoomi • Dadar • Gautama Buddha • Indian religions • Mahaparinibbana Sutta • Parinirvana • religion
5th International Dharma-Dhamma conference held Rajgir
The 5th International Dharma-Dhamma conference was held in Rajgir, Bihar from 27-28 July 2019. Approx 200 delegates from 15 countries participated in the conference. The main purpose of this conference was to address people about the terror, violence and global warming prevalent in the world. This two-day conference addressed the subjects of Sat-Chit-Ananda and Nirvana ..
Topics: Buddhism • Dharma • Gautama Buddha • Nirvana • Rajgir • religion • Religious philosophy • Transtheism
18 May: ‘Buddha Purnima’ celebrated
Buddha Purnima also known as Vaishak Purnima is the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha (or Lord Buddha). 18 May 2019 witnessed the 2,563rd birth anniversary of the Buddha and is being celebrated across the world. About Buddha Purnima Background: Buddha Purnima festival is traditionally celebrated to commemorate birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Gautama ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2 • 563rd birth anniversary • Buddha Purnima • Buddhism • Gautama Buddha • Gregorian calendar • Hindu calendar • Lumbini • resolution 54/115 • UN General Assembly • United Nation • Vaishak Purnima • Vesak
Sri Lanka declares National Vesak Week to mark most significant event for Buddhists all over world
On May 15, Sri Lanka has declared a National Vesak Week to mark the most significant event for Buddhists all over the world. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Buddhahood), and death (Parinirv?na) of Gautama Buddha in the Theravada or southern tradition. The Vesak Festival- 2019 will be held under tight security and people have ..
Topics: Birthdays • Buddha's Birthday • Buddhist holidays • Calendars • Festivals • Gautama Buddha • Holidays • Maithripala Sirisena • Public holidays in Nepal • Vesak