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Buddhism
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February 02, 2026
Buddhist circuit for northeast, signalling a new chapter in cultural diplomacy
While it can be seen as a project for the development of heritage and tourism infrastructure, it also contains aspects of cultural diplomacy
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January 24, 2026
Global Buddhist Summit 2026 opens in Delhi, turns lens on contemporary issues
The two-day conference brings together Buddhist leaders, policymakers, and scholars under the theme, ‘Collective Wisdom, United Voice, and Mutual Coexistence’
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July 28, 2025
Who is the Shaolin Temple’s ‘CEO monk’ under criminal investigation for embezzlement, misconduct in China?
Shaolin Temple's abbot, Shi Yongxin, is now under criminal investigation for embezzlement, corruption and violating several Buddhist precepts. The abbot had served the temple for over three decades and had come under criticism multiple times for turning the famous temple into a commercial enterprise
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July 04, 2025
'Dalai Lama's focus has been on Dialogue': Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director of Tibet House | INTERVIEW
Geshe Dorji Damdul has been long-time interpreter for the Dalai Lama and has played a key role in making Tibetan Buddhist wisdom accessible to global audiences
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July 02, 2025
'No one else has authority': Dalai Lama reaffirms Trust to choose successor as China watches
The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor after his death and that the non-profit institution he founded, Gaden Phodrang Trust will be heading it. The affirmation is seen as directed toward China that has said that it would choose its own Dalai Lama after the death of the currrent Tibeten Buddhist head
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May 31, 2025
The Buddhist citadel of J&K: Ambaran's ancient legacy captivates Delhi
Extended thrice at the National Museum, Vijay Kranti's photo exhibition unveils the spiritual and archaeological marvels of Ambaran, a forgotten monsatic site in Jammu
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May 27, 2025
How recovery of centuries-old artefact in Fort Kochi revealed clues to a church and a missing Buddha
The intricately carved rock pieces were recovered during dredging for the water metro project near the iconic Chinese fishing nets
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May 07, 2025
Digital Ajanta murals, sacred Buddhist relics: India, Vietnam deepen spiritual connect
Ahead of UN Day of Vesak, union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju attends the event by the International Buddhist Confederation on Buddhism and its travel from India to Vietnam