50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa

Addressing 50th anniversary of establishment of Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) at Rajgir in Bihar; President Ram Nath Kovind said the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha and Gandhi are panacea for fundamental problems faced by individuals, a community, a ..

Tags: Bihar • Buddhism • Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India • India • Peace

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 ..

Tags: Buddhism • Dharma • Gautama Buddha • Nirvana • Rajgir

5th Dharma-Dhamma conference being held in Rajgir, Bihar

5th International Dharma-Dhamma conference is being held Rajgir International Convention Centre in Rajgir, Bihar from 27-28 July 2019. The conference was inaugurated Union Minister of State Kiren Rijiju who is also the Chief Guest of Conference. It is being hosted ..

Tags: Bihar • Centre for Study of Religion and Society-India Foundation • Nalanda University • Rajgir • Sat-Chit-Ananda and Nirvana Dharma-Dhamma Tradition

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Silao Khaja gets GI tag

Silao Khaja, the traditional delicacy of Nalanda district of Bihar, has recently got GI tag from the Geographical Indications Registry at Chennai. The Silao Khaja is known for its taste, crispness and multi-layered appearance which is attributed to local water ..

Tags: Bihar • Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India • Khaja • Nahub • Nalanda

70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha unveiled at Rajgir in Nalanda district

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled 70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha at Rajgir in Nalanda district of state. It is second tallest statue of Buddha in the country. Key Facts The statue has been installed above 16 metre radius ..

Tags: Bihar • Buddha Statue • Buddhist pilgrimages • India • Lord Buddha

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018

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 ..

Tags: Bihar • Bodh Gaya • Gautama Buddha • Gaya, India • Hindu holy cities