BUDDHIST TEMPLES
Eligible CAA applicants to get citizenship by December 31: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to expedite the citizenship application process under CAA by December 31. He highlighted that around 2.5 lakh applications remain pending due to previous government delays. Adhikari stated that training and administrative measures are being implemented to ensure timely application processing. Additionally, the state government will invest Rs 1,000 crore over two years to restore religious institutions.
US India Caucus co-chairs condemn alleged Hindu temple attack plot, demand probe as 'potential hate crime'
Co-Chairs of the US India Caucus, Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, on Friday (local time) condemned the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, and urged the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to take action against what they described as growing threats and hostility directed at Hindu Americans and Indian Americans.
Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'
For over thirty years, Abha Narain Lambah has dedicated her life to preserving India’s rich cultural heritage, focusing on ancient temples and colonial structures at risk from rapid urbanisation. By fostering partnerships among community organizations and private donors, she leads restoration efforts.
Great civilisations: Built on trade, but wary of traders
China ranked people in four groups: scholar, farmer, artisan, merchant. Shi, nong, gong, shang. The idea is old, found in the Guanzi. The scholar governs. Farmer grows food. Artisan makes things. The merchant makes nothing. He buys low, sells high and keeps the difference. So, he goes to the bottom. The first Han emperor, Gaozu, took this seriously. Sima Qian tells us he banned merchants from wearing silk and from riding in carriages. He taxed them hard. Made them look poor, even if they were rich. Then the state ran short of money.
Poompuhar, a 2,000-year-old port city built by the Cholas was lost beneath the sea; new study finds ancient Tamils had trade links with Persian Gulf and Iran
Poompuhar: Underwater exploration at Poompuhar, a 2,000 year old Chola port city, has found over 200 potsherds and the first torpedo jars linked to Persian Gulf trade dating to the 3rd century BCE. Glazed Iranian pottery, Gangetic ware, and a 40m stone structure add proof of erosion and tsunamis burying this ancient Tamil trading hub.
Why Japanese monks are turning to stocks, US treasuries and real estate
Japanese Buddhist temples are turning to financial markets as a solution to their rising maintenance expenses. With fewer members and reduced income from funeral services, these spiritual institutions are now exploring investments in stocks and bonds to generate necessary funds. This evolution highlights their struggle to preserve religious integrity while ensuring fiscal sustainability.
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Motivational Quote of the Day by Dalai Lama on happiness: 'We don’t need more money, we don’t need greater success...' - Inspiring life lessons on finding joy within
The Dalai Lama’s powerful quote about happiness reminds us that money, success, fame, physical perfection and an ideal relationship are not the only paths to a fulfilling life. His message encourages people to appreciate the mind they already possess, stop postponing happiness and discover greater contentment in the present moment.
UP: 'Illegal' mosque inside Saharanpur collectorate complex razed amid heavy police deployment
An illegally constructed mosque within the Saharanpur collectorate was demolished early Saturday morning. This action followed a court order which rejected the mosque committee's appeal. Heavy police forces were deployed to ensure law and order at the site. Opposition parties accused the government of promoting hate politics and weakening social harmony. The district administration stated the demolition cleared government land of encroachment.
19-member House Panel visits Nalanda University
A parliamentary committee visited Nalanda University for a study tour. The delegation reviewed the university's infrastructure and expansion plans. They discussed developing a tourism corridor connecting Gaya Ji and Rajgir. This corridor aims to boost tourism activities in the region. The committee's visit focused on regional development and connectivity.
Hindu temple in China reveals trade flourished between the two countries
The oldest Ramayana manuscripts do not mention China. But the oldest Mahabharata manuscripts do. China became familiar with India first indirectly via Central Asian tribes around 200 BC and then directly by 200 AD. This was in the time of the Han emperors (200 BC to 200 AD), when China had been unified. India was called Shendu (from Sindhu) and Tianzhu (heavenly Bamboo grove, from the Buddhist Venu-vana). Buddhism was welcomed, as it brought solace at a time of great turmoil when Chinese lands were torn by civil wars.
Revere and conserve
Sacred trees thrive due to reverence. The Gurusheng tree in Arunachal Pradesh grew from Dalai Lama's stick. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree in Sri Lanka is another example. Buddhist temples in China shelter endangered trees. Religious sites in eastern China are refuges for old trees. Sacred groves in India also protect revered trees. Conservation happens through respect.
Buddhism in India’s Foreign Policy: PM Modi’s vision for global harmony
Prime Minister Modi places Buddhism at the heart of India's cultural diplomacy, emphasizing India's role globally. His visits to key Buddhist sites and initiatives like gifting relics and hosting summits underscore the commitment to strengthening spiritual ties and promoting peace through Buddhist philosophy.
Lord Ganesha is worshipped in Japan in a unique form, inspired by Odisha's ancient traditions
Lord Ganesha, known as Kangiten in Japan, has been worshipped since the 8th-9th centuries CE. His worship is linked to tantric Buddhism and was introduced by Japanese scholar Kukai. Temples like Matsuchiyama Shoden and Hozanji attract tourists, with rituals involving offerings of rice beer and radishes for good fortune.
If BJP looks for temples in mosques, people will search for Buddhist monasteries in temples: SP Maurya
"BJP people under a conspiracy are raising the mosque-temple issue. They are looking for a temple in every mosque. This will cost them dearly. Because if they look for a temple in every mosque then people will start searching for a Buddhist monastery in every temple," Maurya told reporters here. Reacting to the statement, Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary said "insulting the Sanatan Dharma again and again" has become the habit of the Samajwadi Party and its leaders.
Mayawati accuses SP leader of stirring religious couldron for pre-poll mileage
BSP President Mayawati on Sunday accused Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya of trying to drive a wedge between communities ahead of election with his comment on demolition of Buddhist monasteries in ancient India.
Thailand’s Buddhist temple left empty after all monks test positive for drugs
According to local officials, a small Buddhist monastery in Thailand has been left with no monks as they were all expelled for failing drug tests.
Leh, Kargil bodies to talk out Buddhist temple
However, this meeting is likely to be dominated by an internal issue over a piece of land in Kargil, where Buddhists want to construct a temple. The residents of Kargil are resisting the demand citing a government notification of 1969, which defined the land use as commercial and residential so a temple cannot be built there.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Centre of Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini today
Also, on the occasion, the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)is hosting a colourful programme for the Vaishakha Buddha Purnima Divas celebrations in New Delhi. The highlight will be the screening of a film on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foundation-stone laying ceremony, earlier in the day for the Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage at Lumbini, Nepal.
Tripura: Chakma organisations hold protest in front of Bangladesh High Commission
Among others, the Chakma organizations demanded from Prime Minister Hasina to bring the perpetrators of Katakhali Forest Buddhist Monastery attack to justice and ensure prosecution of those who destroyed 19 Buddhist temples and about 100 houses at Ramu, Cox’s Bazar and Patiya of Chittagong in 2012 through fast track courts.
PM Narendra Modi visits Hindu, Buddhist temples and mosque in Singapore
The prime minister, who is here on a three-day tour, visited Sri Mariamman Temple and participated in prayers. Sri Mariamman is the oldest Hindu temple in the country.
PM Narendra Modi offers prayer at iconic Muktinath temple
Modi wore a Buddhist traditional red dress and carried out rituals both according to the Hindu and Buddhist tradition. After praying, he also greeted and interacted with people waiting at the temple premises.
Try Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Indonesia for unparalleled tranquility
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Love photography? Borobudur Temple in Indonesia is a must-visit
Borobudur Temple Compounds built in the 8th and 9th centuries AD, is located in the Kedu Valley at the centre of the island of Java in Indonesia.
PM Narendra Modi keen on projecting India as a ‘soft power’, uses Buddha connect in foreign policy
Modi leading the prayers on Buddha Poornima Diwas is part of the government’s growing focus on Buddhist activism as part of its foreign policy.
PM Narendra Modi visits ancient Buddhist temple in Japan
Modi was at the temple complex for about half an hour during which he enquired about the history of the eighth-century Buddhist pagoda.
Devotees throng Bodh Gaya temple as it reopens to public
Thousands of people thronged the temple immediately after the gate was opened at 6 PM, Arvind Singh, a member of BTMC, said.
BJP dismisses Digvijay Singh's suggestion on Bodh Gaya blasts
Murli Manohar Joshi said the attack on a Buddhist temple of such significance raises apprehensions of other such places of worship being attacked.
Nepal steps up security at all Buddhist shrines
Nepal today stepped up security at all of its Buddhist shrines, a day after 10 low-intensity serial blasts rocked Bodh Gaya.
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