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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
Japan is partner country for 2018 International Buddhist Conclave
The 2018 International Buddhist Conclave (IBC) will be inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind with theme “Buddha Path – The Living Heritage” in New Delhi on August 23. The aim of the conclave is to showcase Buddhist Heritage in India and boost tourism. It is being organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with ..
Topics: Bihar • Bodh Gaya • Gautama Buddha • Gaya, India • Hindu holy cities • Hindu pilgrimage sites in India • India • Nalanda • Rajgir • Sarnath • States and union territories of India • Uttar Pradesh