Buddhist groups from across India come together to organise 20th Annual International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony

Nov 16, 2025

In a significant milestone for Buddhist heritage and inter-community cooperation, seventeen Buddhist groups from across India have joined together to organize the 20th Annual...

Ordination ceremony for 500 novice monks underway in Nepal's Lumbini

Mar 05, 2025

The Pravrajya ceremony started from Tuesday with yellow robes, or Chibar being handed over by senior Buddhist monks who initiated the Shramanera (novice monk)...

Indian envoy to Nepal reviews progress of India International Center for Buddhist Culture and Heritage

May 23, 2024

As per the officials from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the project has achieved 40 percent progress within 8 months post-the ground-breaking or "Bhoomi...

Ugyen Choden: Nun from Bhutan leaving her mark on Buddhist path of Gender Equality

Jul 22, 2023

In June 2022, Ugyen Choden became one of the 142 female monastics to receive full ordination in a groundbreaking ceremony in Bhutan, a historic...

Assam: Poi-Lang festival concludes on sombre note in Charaideo district

Feb 06, 2024

The three-day festival, organised with the customs and traditions of the Buddhist culture, was celebrated in honour of the late Dr Sasanbansh Mahathera Vante,...

"Thankful to PM Modi": Vat Pho Deputy Abbot expresses gratitude on exposition of Buddha relics in Thailand

Jul 05, 2024

"On behalf of the Thai people, we are thankful to Prime Minister Modi, who sent the Buddhist relics to Thailand. This Buddhist relic is...