“Last time when these relics came to Leh, very few could pay their respects due to the lack of connectivity. Today, after 75 years, people from Ladakh, Kargil and even followers of other religions will be able to draw spiritual inspiration from them,” he…
A concrete strategy to upgrade India's Buddhist sites from isolated stops into a world-class civilisational hub is a diplomatic, economic and cultural need
The Buddha emphasised five moral precepts: Non-violence, non-stealing, refraining from adultery, truthfulness, and abstaining from intoxicants. Because he brought clarity and enlightenment to troubled minds, he is celebrated as the ‘Light of Asia’.
The first-ever domestic exposition of these holy remains in Ladakh marks a landmark victory for heritage reparations and the revival of ancient monastic ties.
Extending best wishes in advance for Buddha Purnima, the PM said, “Amid the tensions and conflicts the world is going through today, Buddha's teachings have become even more important”
[Revised entry by Noa Ronkin on March 31, 2026. Changes to: Bibliography, notes.html] The first centuries after Śākyamuni Buddha's death saw the rise of multiple schools of thought and teacher lineages within the Buddhist community as it spread throughout…
