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Review: Learning From Silence by Pico Iyer

Pico Iyer’s latest book, which includes reflections drawn from three decades of retreats at a Benedictine monastery in California, is a call to engage more deeply with the world

The Big Sur seen from the New Camaldoli Hermitage. (Shutterstock)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:48 PM IST

BySanjay Sipahimalani

Maharashtra elections: BJP ropes in top leaders to woo non-Maratha voters

The four-day trip was carefully curated by the BJP with the objective of reaching Mahar or Dalit voters who comprise 5.57% of the electorate

Union minister Kiren Rijiju at the anniversary of the Bodhi Tree Grand Ceremony in Nashik.

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Updated on Oct 24, 2024 05:24 AM IST

BySunetra Choudhury

#ArtAttack: Gurugram artist creates functional works to symbolise Shakti

Gurugram-based artist Anju Kumar’s new show, Shakti, blends art and functionality to showcase “livable art” through sculptures, murals, mandalas, and more.

Some of the vases, lamps, planters, and urns on display at the exhibition. Artist Anju Kumar says she has crafted these with the aim to make a

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Published on Oct 06, 2024 03:14 PM IST

ByAlina Azfar

India has given ‘Buddha’ to the world, not ‘Yuddha’: PM Narendra Modi in Austria

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Vienna on Wednesday, PM Modi also said that India is working towards being the best and achieving the highest milestones.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community in Vienna on Wednesday. (ANI)

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Published on Jul 11, 2024 06:00 AM IST

PTI |

Nepal jails 'Buddha boy' for 10 years over child sex abuse

The 33-year-old guru has a devout following but has long been accused of physically and sexually assaulting his followers

Ram Bahadur Bamjan, center in white, believed by some to be the reincarnation of Buddha (AP)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2024 04:42 AM IST

AFP |

Buddha's birthplace Lumbini throngs with tourists again after pandemic hiatus

The UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled in the Southern Plains of Nepal, is gradually regaining its allure as religious tourism returns.

Lumbini welcomed approximately 70,000 Indian tourists in the first quarter of this year. (Pexels)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2024 02:25 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Bhairahawa

Buddha Purnima 2024: 5 lesser-known facts about Gautam Buddha

Buddha Purnima 2024: From his travels to his life-altering events, here are a few unknown facts about Gautam Buddha.

Observed by the Buddhist community, Buddha Purnima is believed to be the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. (Unsplash)

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Published on May 23, 2024 01:50 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Buddha Purnima 2024: Buddha Jayanti date, history, significance and more

Buddha Purnima 2024: Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Know the festival's date, history and significance.

Buddha Purnima 2024: Know the date, history, significance and all you need to know about Buddha's Birthday. (Freepik)

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Published on May 23, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Buddha Purnima 2024: Best wishes, images, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status

Buddha Purnima 2024: Check out our special collection of best wishes, images, quotes, greetings, and WhatsApp & Facebook status to celebrate the festival.

Buddha Purnima 2024: Check out these wishes, images, quotes, SMS, greetings, and WhatsApp and Facebook status. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 23, 2024 01:53 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Buddha Purnima 2024: 12 teachings of Gautam Buddha to abide by in life

Buddha Purnima 2024: From not using harsh words to learning to walk alone, here are a few teachings of Buddha that will change your life's perspective.

This year, Buddha Purnima is being observed on Thursday, May 23.(Pexels)

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Updated on May 22, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Holy relics of Buddha to return to India after 26-day exposition in Thailand

Four Holy Piparahwa Relics of Buddha and his two disciples will be escorted back to India from Thailand, concluding a historic-spiritually enriching exposition

Devotees pay their respects and witness a vibrant procession with the sacred relics of Buddha and his two disciples which were later enshrined at Wat Maha Wanaram during a solemn ceremony, in Ubon Ratchathani on Sunday. Celebrating heritage: Buddha's relics journey home to India after 26-day exposition in Thailand (Embassy of India, Thailand/ANI Photo)

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Published on Mar 19, 2024 03:47 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Ideals of Lord Buddha a spiritual bridge between India-Thailand: PM Modi

Holy relics of Lord Buddha along with those of his disciples Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalayana, preserved in India, had reached Bangkok on February 22.

Soon after the relics were flown into Bangkok on a special Indian Air Force (IAF) flight, they were given a guard of honour. (Indian Embassy)

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Published on Mar 05, 2024 10:37 AM IST

PTI |

HistoriCity | Varanasi is a microcosm of Hindu India, it's also a city of reform

Kashi has captured the collective Hindu imagination as Shiva’s city. But to narrowly define this city in terms of orthodox Hinduism is a mistake

A Hindu priest performs evening prayers on the banks of the river Ganga at the Dashashwamedh Ghat, in Varanasi on February 10, 2024. (Photo by Niharika KULKARNI / AFP)(AFP)

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Published on Feb 19, 2024 09:42 PM IST

ByValay Singh

Karnataka CM promotes affixing portrait of Basavanna in all govt offices

Siddaramaiah declared that Basavanna's portrait will be unveiled in all government offices across the state on February 17.

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Published on Feb 14, 2024 12:00 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Gangster Sukhpreet Buddha’s two aides nabbed with weapons in Mohali

Police arrest two associates of gangster Sukhpreet Singh, alias Buddha, leading to seizure of three pistols and 10 live cartridges near Balongi.

Mohali police have arrested two associates of gangster Sukhpreet Singh, alias Buddha. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 16, 2023 09:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Lucknow discards 3 lakh idols weighing 60 tonnes in 15 days

Mangalaman, the NGO, collected the idols, mostly of Ganesh and Lakshmi, from 151 points, and also those discarded at roadsides and near junctions and flyovers, said Ram Kumar Tiwari, its founder.

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Updated on Nov 30, 2023 07:26 AM IST

ByAakash Ghosh, Lucknow

Myanmar marks the return of boat festival, Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, after 3 years

Myanmar's 17-day Phaung Daw Oo pagoda festival sees 4 sacred Buddha images on a golden barge and rowed through villages that dot the shores of tourist hotspots

Devotees row the golden barge carrying the four sacred Buddha images during the festival of Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda in Inle Lake, Myanmar's Shan State, on October 19, 2023. Thousands of Buddhist devotees joined a waterborne procession on Myanmar's Inle lake as one of the country's biggest festivals returned to joy and sorrow as conflict between the military and its opponents rages on. (Photo by SAI AUNG MAIN / AFP)

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Published on Oct 19, 2023 04:35 PM IST

AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

On reality of caste, Bihar holds a mirror

25 years ago, it gave the country a chance to see the Constitution’s morality being upheld. This time it is offering a cue on the caste census

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Vijay Kumar Sinha and other leaders during all parties’ meeting on Bihar Caste Census at the CM Secretariat on Tuesday. (PTI)

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Published on Oct 16, 2023 10:14 PM IST

ByGopalkrishna Gandhi

Pope Francis quotes Gautama Buddha in Mongolia, urges people to live in harmony

Francis was speaking at an inter-religious meeting in the Mongolian capital and sharing the stage in a theatre with 10 other leaders.

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Updated on Sep 03, 2023 02:57 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B

Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak becomes prominent destination for tourists

The rich historical and spiritual history of Pilak, situated in the scenic area of Jolaibari in Tripura, is being promoted by the state government of Tripura.

The 1,000-year-old Buddhist archaeological site of Pilak. (Twitter/@PIBAgartala)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2023 06:24 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Tripura, India

Rare Chinese Buddha statue up for auction at Bonhams in Paris

According to auction house, the piece is a very rare wood figure, a religious work depicting the Buddhist Bodhisattva Guanyin made in the 12th-13th century.

Head of Chinese Art Caroline Schulten at Bonhams auction house looks at a rare Buddha statue, believed to be from the 12th century in China, before its auction in Paris, (Reuters)

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Published on Jun 10, 2023 06:58 PM IST

Reuters |

Why this Indian-American startup CEO called Rahul Gandhi a ‘living Buddha’

Rahul Gandhi, during a meeting with Silicon Valley startup entrepreneurs, said that he is in favour of regulating technologies rather than banning them.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engages in a discussion with the esteemed members of the National Press Club, in Washington DC. (Congress Twitter)

india news

Published on Jun 04, 2023 02:01 PM IST

ByRitu Maria Johny

Buddha Purnima 2023: President, PM Modi, other top leaders extend wishes

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Friday.

india news

Published on May 05, 2023 10:55 AM IST

ByManjiri Chitre

Buddha Purnima 2023: Date, history, significance, celebrations, and more details

Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti falls on May 5. Here's all you need to know about its history, significance, celebrations, and more.

Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti falls on May 5 this year. (Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on May 04, 2023 08:48 PM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Buddha Purnima 2023: Wishes, images and messages to share with near ones

Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is a sacred day for Buddhists worldwide. Here are wishes, images and messages to share with your loved ones on this day.

Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, is an important festival for Buddhists around the world. (HT photo )

lifestyle

Updated on May 05, 2023 11:00 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Indian Railways kickstart Buddhist Circuit Tourist train

The Buddhist tourist train will cover 9 places across India and Nepal that impacted Buddha, help tourists experience his self-disciplined and legendary life

Indian Railways to launch Bharat Gaurav train to North East for 15 days tour (Photo by Twitter/ani_digital)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 16, 2023 05:16 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi [india]

Bodhi Day: Remembering inspiring quotes by Gautam Buddha to lead a peaceful life

Bodhi Day 2022: This year, Bodhi Day falls on December 8. Here's a look at some of the teachings and inspiring quotes by Gautam Buddha that can help you lead a peaceful and content life.

Remembering teachings and inspiring quotes by Gautam Buddha. (Pexels)

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Updated on Dec 08, 2022 07:32 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

100 years of Hermann Hesse's 'Siddhartha'

When the novel about an Indian man's spiritual journey was first published, it barely created a ripple. Decades later, it inspired millions to embark on a voyage of self-discovery.

Decades after the novel about an Indian man's spiritual journey was published, it became a hippy classic. (Fondazione Hermann Hesse Montagnola )

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Published on Sep 15, 2022 01:37 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Asalha Puja: All you want to know about the Buddhist festival

Asalha Puja also known as Asadha Puja or Dhamma Day is an important Buddhist festival. It is being celebrated on July 13 this year. Know all about it.

Asalha Puja 2022 falls on July 13(Pinterest)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 12, 2022 08:01 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal

Nepal PM Deuba inaugurates second international airport near Lumbini

The USD 76 million Gautam Buddha International Airport was inaugurated on the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The new airport in Bhairahawa is 19kms from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lumbini

Nepal's Prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba (C) is greeted by officials upon his arrival at the newly built Gautam Buddha International Airport following its inauguration in Siddharthanagar on May 16, 2022. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA / AFP)

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Updated on May 16, 2022 08:50 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kathmandu

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Pico Iyer’s latest book, which includes reflections drawn from three decades of retreats at a Benedictine monastery in California, is a call to engage more deeply with the world

The four-day trip was carefully curated by the BJP with the objective of reaching Mahar or Dalit voters who comprise 5.57% of the electorate

Gurugram-based artist Anju Kumar’s new show, Shakti, blends art and functionality to showcase “livable art” through sculptures, murals, mandalas, and more.

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Vienna on Wednesday, PM Modi also said that India is working towards being the best and achieving the highest milestones.

The 33-year-old guru has a devout following but has long been accused of physically and sexually assaulting his followers

The UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled in the Southern Plains of Nepal, is gradually regaining its allure as religious tourism returns.

Buddha Purnima 2024: From his travels to his life-altering events, here are a few unknown facts about Gautam Buddha.

Buddha Purnima 2024: Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Know the festival's date, history and significance.

Buddha Purnima 2024: Check out our special collection of best wishes, images, quotes, greetings, and WhatsApp & Facebook status to celebrate the festival.

Buddha Purnima 2024: From not using harsh words to learning to walk alone, here are a few teachings of Buddha that will change your life's perspective.

Four Holy Piparahwa Relics of Buddha and his two disciples will be escorted back to India from Thailand, concluding a historic-spiritually enriching exposition

Holy relics of Lord Buddha along with those of his disciples Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalayana, preserved in India, had reached Bangkok on February 22.

Kashi has captured the collective Hindu imagination as Shiva’s city. But to narrowly define this city in terms of orthodox Hinduism is a mistake

Siddaramaiah declared that Basavanna's portrait will be unveiled in all government offices across the state on February 17.

Police arrest two associates of gangster Sukhpreet Singh, alias Buddha, leading to seizure of three pistols and 10 live cartridges near Balongi.

Mangalaman, the NGO, collected the idols, mostly of Ganesh and Lakshmi, from 151 points, and also those discarded at roadsides and near junctions and flyovers, said Ram Kumar Tiwari, its founder.

Myanmar's 17-day Phaung Daw Oo pagoda festival sees 4 sacred Buddha images on a golden barge and rowed through villages that dot the shores of tourist hotspots

25 years ago, it gave the country a chance to see the Constitution’s morality being upheld. This time it is offering a cue on the caste census

Francis was speaking at an inter-religious meeting in the Mongolian capital and sharing the stage in a theatre with 10 other leaders.

The rich historical and spiritual history of Pilak, situated in the scenic area of Jolaibari in Tripura, is being promoted by the state government of Tripura.

According to auction house, the piece is a very rare wood figure, a religious work depicting the Buddhist Bodhisattva Guanyin made in the 12th-13th century.

Rahul Gandhi, during a meeting with Silicon Valley startup entrepreneurs, said that he is in favour of regulating technologies rather than banning them.

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Friday.

Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti falls on May 5. Here's all you need to know about its history, significance, celebrations, and more.

Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is a sacred day for Buddhists worldwide. Here are wishes, images and messages to share with your loved ones on this day.

The Buddhist tourist train will cover 9 places across India and Nepal that impacted Buddha, help tourists experience his self-disciplined and legendary life

Bodhi Day 2022: This year, Bodhi Day falls on December 8. Here's a look at some of the teachings and inspiring quotes by Gautam Buddha that can help you lead a peaceful and content life.

When the novel about an Indian man's spiritual journey was first published, it barely created a ripple. Decades later, it inspired millions to embark on a voyage of self-discovery.

Asalha Puja also known as Asadha Puja or Dhamma Day is an important Buddhist festival. It is being celebrated on July 13 this year. Know all about it.

The USD 76 million Gautam Buddha International Airport was inaugurated on the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The new airport in Bhairahawa is 19kms from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lumbini

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