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Odisha Makes Pitch For Diverse Tourism Projects, Investments At World Travel Market In London
Tourists are invited to explore the Buddhist heritage, temples, unique tribal culture, handlooms and textiles in Odisha.
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Video: 2,800-Year-Old Settlement Found In Vadnagar, PM Modi's Hometown
Vadnagar has been a multi-cultural and multi-religious (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Islamic) settlement.
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Exploring The Serene Monasteries That You Must Visit In Leh And Ladakh
Discover the serenity of Leh and Ladakh through our enchanting monastery guide. Explore ancient Buddhist Monasteries in Ladakh, from the grandeur of Hemis to the architectural marvel of Thiksey. Uncover the cultural tapestry of Ladakh with visits to Alchi Phuktal, Karsha, and Diskit monasteries. Experience the spiritual heart of this Himalayan wond...
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Construction Of India Centre For Buddhist Culture In Nepal Begins
The construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage (IICBCH) formally began at Lumbini in Nepal with the Bhoomi Pooja rituals on Sunday.
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Watch: PM Modi Lays Foundation To Buddhist Heritage Centre In Nepal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday laid the foundation stone for the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone in Lumbini in Nepal.
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Process To Translate, Publish Original Buddhist Manuscripts From Nalanda, Vikramshila Underway: Bihar Minister
Bihar Art and Culture Minister Alok Ranjan informed the assembly on Thursday that the process has been started by the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) at Sarnath
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Tripura Govt Gives Nod For Buddhist University
Students from 31 countries will get a chance to study as well as research Buddhist literature, culture and tradition in the proposed varsity
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Don't Call Yourself A Foodie, If You Haven't Tried These Tibetan Dishes
The Tibetan food culture is heavily influenced by its neighbours - majorly Indian and Nepalese - so the food you would be eating will not be so unfamiliar.
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China Angered As Dalai Lama Shares Stage With Indian Officials
China expressed anger on Monday after exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attended a Buddhist conference supported by the Indian culture ministry, the latest spat with India over a man whom China brands a dangerous separatist.
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Restoring Medieval Tibetan Shrines In Nepal's Himalayas
Deep in the heart of a medieval monastery in Nepal's remote Upper Mustang region, the battle to restore sacred murals and preserve traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture is in full swing.
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Revered Chinese Monk Mummified And Covered In Gold Leaf
A revered Buddhist monk in China has been mummified and covered in gold leaf, a practice reserved for holy men in some areas with strong Buddhist traditions.
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Japan May Change Temple Map Icon To Avoid Nazi Confusion
As Japan gears up to host the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and caters to a surging influx of foreign visitors, the country faces a cultural dilemma: Should it stop identifying Buddhist temples on maps with the traditional "manji" symbol that is often confused with a Nazi swastika?
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PM Narendra Modi's Day Out in Kyoto Ahead of Formal Talks on Monday
An ancient city and a hub of ancient Buddhist traditions, Kyoto has been able to effectively blend its culture and heritage with cutting edge technology. For PM Modi, the Kyoto model could be essential in the process of rejuvenating Indian cities, a priority mission for this government.
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India, China Release First Encyclopedia of Cultural Contacts
India and China today released the first encyclopedia on their age-old cultural contacts, tracing back their history to over 2,000 years, starting from the visit of Chinese scholar Huen Tsang to India in the 7th century to bring Buddhist scriptures to China.
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Dalai Lama wants thorough probe into Tibet deaths
Lashing back at criticism from Beijing, the Dalai Lama on Tuesday said China needs to thoroughly investigate the causes of self-immolations by Tibetans and blamed "narrow-minded Communist officials" for seeing Buddhist culture as a threat.
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Odisha Makes Pitch For Diverse Tourism Projects, Investments At World Travel Market In London
Tourists are invited to explore the Buddhist heritage, temples, unique tribal culture, handlooms and textiles in Odisha.
-
Video: 2,800-Year-Old Settlement Found In Vadnagar, PM Modi's Hometown
Vadnagar has been a multi-cultural and multi-religious (Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Islamic) settlement.
-
Exploring The Serene Monasteries That You Must Visit In Leh And Ladakh
Discover the serenity of Leh and Ladakh through our enchanting monastery guide. Explore ancient Buddhist Monasteries in Ladakh, from the grandeur of Hemis to the architectural marvel of Thiksey. Uncover the cultural tapestry of Ladakh with visits to Alchi Phuktal, Karsha, and Diskit monasteries. Experience the spiritual heart of this Himalayan wond...
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Construction Of India Centre For Buddhist Culture In Nepal Begins
The construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage (IICBCH) formally began at Lumbini in Nepal with the Bhoomi Pooja rituals on Sunday.
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Watch: PM Modi Lays Foundation To Buddhist Heritage Centre In Nepal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday laid the foundation stone for the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone in Lumbini in Nepal.
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Process To Translate, Publish Original Buddhist Manuscripts From Nalanda, Vikramshila Underway: Bihar Minister
Bihar Art and Culture Minister Alok Ranjan informed the assembly on Thursday that the process has been started by the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) at Sarnath
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Tripura Govt Gives Nod For Buddhist University
Students from 31 countries will get a chance to study as well as research Buddhist literature, culture and tradition in the proposed varsity
-
Don't Call Yourself A Foodie, If You Haven't Tried These Tibetan Dishes
The Tibetan food culture is heavily influenced by its neighbours - majorly Indian and Nepalese - so the food you would be eating will not be so unfamiliar.
-
China Angered As Dalai Lama Shares Stage With Indian Officials
China expressed anger on Monday after exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attended a Buddhist conference supported by the Indian culture ministry, the latest spat with India over a man whom China brands a dangerous separatist.
-
Restoring Medieval Tibetan Shrines In Nepal's Himalayas
Deep in the heart of a medieval monastery in Nepal's remote Upper Mustang region, the battle to restore sacred murals and preserve traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture is in full swing.
-
Revered Chinese Monk Mummified And Covered In Gold Leaf
A revered Buddhist monk in China has been mummified and covered in gold leaf, a practice reserved for holy men in some areas with strong Buddhist traditions.
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Japan May Change Temple Map Icon To Avoid Nazi Confusion
As Japan gears up to host the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and caters to a surging influx of foreign visitors, the country faces a cultural dilemma: Should it stop identifying Buddhist temples on maps with the traditional "manji" symbol that is often confused with a Nazi swastika?
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PM Narendra Modi's Day Out in Kyoto Ahead of Formal Talks on Monday
An ancient city and a hub of ancient Buddhist traditions, Kyoto has been able to effectively blend its culture and heritage with cutting edge technology. For PM Modi, the Kyoto model could be essential in the process of rejuvenating Indian cities, a priority mission for this government.
-
India, China Release First Encyclopedia of Cultural Contacts
India and China today released the first encyclopedia on their age-old cultural contacts, tracing back their history to over 2,000 years, starting from the visit of Chinese scholar Huen Tsang to India in the 7th century to bring Buddhist scriptures to China.
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Dalai Lama wants thorough probe into Tibet deaths
Lashing back at criticism from Beijing, the Dalai Lama on Tuesday said China needs to thoroughly investigate the causes of self-immolations by Tibetans and blamed "narrow-minded Communist officials" for seeing Buddhist culture as a threat.
