How Buddhism slowed the rise of the Islamic Empire
History often speaks of the continuous rise of Islam with the arrival of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. But Buddhism ...
Look, act and now attract east
Right after the end of the Cold War, Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao presciently outlined India’s ‘Look East' policy. It was ...
IHCNBT to organise conference on Nalanda Buddhist tradition in Shimla
The primary objective of the conference is to facilitate debate, discussions, research and cultural exchanges related to the Nalanda Buddhist tradition, with a specific focus on its influence, ...
Himachal: Buddhist scholars gather in Shimla to advance Nalanda traditions and modernise monastic education
Maling Gompu, General Secretary of IHCNBT, emphasized the strategic and cultural importance of promoting Nalanda Buddhism and preserving the Himalayan region's linguistic and educational heritage.
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China’s Middle Class Searches for Faith and Meaning
John Osburg explores how members of China’s urban middle class are turning to religion and spirituality in greater numbers, ...
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Students of Buddhist philosophy in monasteries to get certification from NIOS
Thousands of monks and nuns studying Buddhist philosophy in Himalayan monasteries will now be eligible to receive ...
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Buddhist performance with 2,000 traditional dancers hopes to draw in tourists in Thailand
Thousands of dancers performed at a Buddhist landmark hoping to draw in more tourists to Thailand. Footage shows villagers in ...