Nepal: Siddhartha University proposed 17 years ago but not considered yet
Region: Nepal
Chairman of Nepal’s proposed Siddhartha University, Dr. Bikkhu Sunanda Mahasthavir, has expressed his regret as the government has not yet approved of the university despite the fulfillment of all the official ... more
Views: 1253In The Land Of The Smiling Buddha
Region: India
One of the most myterious and most beautiful states of India, Arunachal Pradesh is a paradise for those who love solititude and spiritual bliss. Above my head, there is a kingdom of grey cloud. Below, a carpet of white an... more
Views: 15262555th Buddhism day and serious ways to cope with criminalization of global politics
Region: Nepal
The Nepalis observe Buddhism Day on Tuesday as per the ritual calendar in Nepal. This is the day on which Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini 2555 years ago. He was a prince who sacrificed his luxurious palace life and set o... more
Views: 2228Exposure to Dhamma meditation technique: an observational viewpoint
Region: Nepal
While most of the Nepalis are preparing to sacrifice millions of animals in the name of celebrating their major festival Dashain, about 140 participants of the 637th batch at Nepal Vipassana Center-organized 10-day Vipassa... more
Views: 2166Buddhism is an Eastern Way of Life Appealing to Westerners
Region: VirginiaBy Jessica Porter Scarlett Sams works in a Presbyterian Church during the day, but on Thursday nights she attends a meeting of Tibetan Buddhist’s at Ekoji Buddhist Sangha in Richmond, Va. She is a pa... more
Views: 15762Institute of Buddhist Studies played a significant role in propagating the teachings of Buddhism
Region: India
Leh-Ladakh(J&K),October 23 (Vijay Kumar)- Referring to the work being done at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies(CIBS) at Leh today , The Governor, N. N. Vohra, said that it has played a significa... more
Views: 2993Buddha's birthplace misrepresented, Nepal's area reduced by world encyclopedia
Region: Nepal
D K Illustrated Family Encyclopedia published by Dorling Kindersley Limited, a Penguine company, has been found to have claimed that the Buddha was born in India. Ekraj Dahal, an English lecturer in Kathmandu, discovered t... more
Views: 2289Faith and the Stock Exchange : The Dharma Index
Region: New YorkAlthough only close to two percent of Indians invest in stocks the sensex occupies awesome media and public space. It ups and downs are reported across the length and breadth of the country and over numerous television cha... more
Views: 1287Turning the Paradise of Swat Valley into a Burning Hell
Region: Pakistan
Swat,N.W.F.P: The one year of the military operation in Swat valley has completed, Pakistan army had started this operation against the insurgents in the different parts of Swat valley last year in November that turned thi... more
Views: 1463Global Relevancy of Buddhism: Birthday of Buddha
Region: NepalCELEBRATING 2552ND COMMEMORATIVE BIRTHDAY OF BUDDHA The world is celebrating the 2552nd birthday of Gautam Buddha, the Nepal-born philosopher and spiritual leader of ancient times. The Nepalis and the Buddhists all over ... more
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