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Holy Relics of the Shakyamuni Buddha

December 6, 2022/

Submitted by Dr. Nilza Wangmo In Mahavamsa, it is mentioned that “When the relics are seen, the Buddha is seen.”...

BODHGAYA: THE SEAT OF ENLIGHTENMENT

November 30, 2022/

By Dr. Nilza Wangmo nilzwang@gmail.com Bodh Gaya, located in the central province of Bihar State of India is one of...

24 high-ranking monks from Bhutan on trip to India

November 23, 2022/

A delegation of 24 high-ranking Bhutanese monks arrived in Kolkata on a tour of various Buddhist holy sites in India. Buddhism is...

Life and Works of Guru Padmasambhava

November 17, 2022/

Submitted by Phuntsog Dolma (Ph. D) Guru Padmasambhava, a great Indian tantric master of 8th century is an important figure...

Dissemination of Buddhism along Silk Route

November 17, 2022/

Submitted by Phuntsog Dolma, Ph. D After the Mahaparinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha, his profound non-sectarian, universal teachings were not confined...

Atisha Dipankara Srijnana: The Reformer of Buddhism in Tibet

November 17, 2022/

Submitted by Phuntsog Dolma (Ph. D) The Indian Nalanda Buddhist masters had given huge contribution in spreading the doctrine of...

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