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Elon Musk compares himself to Buddha and DOGE to Buddhism: ‘A way of life’
Elon Musk likened himself to Buddha, describing his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as akin to Buddhism during a recent interview.
Published on May 02, 2025 05:16 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Review: Textual Lives of Caste Across the Ages edited by Prathama Banerjee
Touching on everything from anti-caste traditions to the Buddhist legend of Matanga and Persian and Arabic perspectives on caste, ‘Textual Lives of Caste Across the Ages’ edited by Prathama Banerjee presents much fresh knowledge about Indian antiquity
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:21 PM IST
PM Modi pays tribute at Sri Lanka's sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple
During the visit to Anuradhapura, Modi and Dissanayake will also inaugurate two India-assisted railway projects.
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 01:56 PM IST
PTI |
How Thailand gracefully continues the tradition of Buddhism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Thailand during April 3-4 would put a focus on the historic ties of culture and cooperation between the two countries
Published on Apr 01, 2025 12:57 PM IST
Benoy K Behl
HistoriCity: Odisha’s Ratnagiri is a portal to a time when Buddhism flourished
The discovery of 2-metre-long Buddha heads with intact features in Ratnagiri establishes that Buddhism was the predominant religion in the early medieval period
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 12:52 PM IST
No more dry days? Thailand to let tourists drink alcohol on Buddhist holidays
Thailand lifts alcohol ban for travellers on Buddhist holidays. Here’s what it means for tourists!
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 03:47 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Matthieu Ricard: “Reducing all of Buddhism to mindfulness is far too simplistic”
A Vajrayana Buddhist monk of French heritage and a PhD in genetics, Matthieu Ricard is the author of ‘Notebooks of a Wandering Monk’. Here, he talks about mindfulness
Published on Mar 03, 2025 10:53 PM IST
Art Diary: Chennai-based artist moulds the marble with flair, for a Delhi show
Chennai-based artist, Narayan Lakshman is exhibiting his first-ever sculpture at a group exhibition in Delhi's India Habitat Centre. Read on to know more
Published on Dec 24, 2024 04:05 AM IST
Navaratri and the federal character of Hinduism
All Hindus agree on the same nine days and 10 nights in autumn, but after that, the observances in different regions contrast quite a lot
Published on Oct 03, 2024 08:56 PM IST
Jawhar Sircar
Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Siam Siam, but different
The reason Indians feel instantly at home in Thailand is because their mix of Hindu and Buddhist traditions so closely mirrors our own, creating a comfort zone
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 04:21 PM IST
Happy Guru Purnima 2024: Wishes, images, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status
Happy Guru Purnima 2024: These wishes, images, quotes, messages, SMS, and WhatsApp and Facebook status will make your guru's day special on Guru Purnima.
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 12:36 PM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
China is using archaeology as a weapon
The state is unearthing ancient justifications for its rule over Xinjiang
Published on Jul 20, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
Shunyata: the influence of Buddhism on life in Sri Lanka
During catastrophes like the tsunami and the economic crisis, the people of Sri Lanka went out of their way to help those who were worst hit. A meditation on how Buddhism has influenced life in Sri Lanka for more than two millennia
Published on Jul 16, 2024 05:37 PM IST
Arefa Tehsin
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.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 02:25 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Bhairahawa
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.
Published on May 23, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Krishna 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.
Updated on May 23, 2024 01:53 PM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Vaishakha Purnima 2024: Dos and don'ts to follow
Vaishakha Purnima 2024: From avoiding meat and spicy food to remembering the preaching of Gautam Buddha, here are a few dos and don'ts to follow.
Updated on May 23, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, 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.
Updated on May 22, 2024 09:36 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Enhancing India’s soft power through the prism of Buddhism
This article is authored by Harsh Mahaseth Sadqua Khatoon.
Published on May 12, 2024 09:00 AM IST
More than just rocks: Symbolic meanings behind common Zen garden elements
Rooted in Japanese culture, Zen gardens are rich with symbolism, often reflecting principles of Zen Buddhism and nature's harmony especially in home décor
Published on May 01, 2024 05:59 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Gujarat govt notice requires Hindus to seek permission for converting to Buddhism
The directive released by the state home department on April 8 aims to address concerns regarding the handling of conversion applications
Published on Apr 11, 2024 11:04 AM IST
China played 'pivotal role' in promotion of Buddhism globally: Top Chinese Buddhist monk
China played 'pivotal role' in promotion of Buddhism globally: Top Chinese Buddhist monk
Published on Apr 04, 2024 03:22 PM IST
PTI |
Tourism dept, IBC sign MOU to promote Buddhist heritage sites
Principal secretary, tourism and culture department, Mukesh Kumar Meshram, who was also present on the occasion, said that with the help of the IBC, the Buddhist heritage sites would be showcased at the international level. Director General of International Buddhist Confederation Abhijit Halder said that the IBC was in touch with about 40 countries for creating awareness about tourist spots associated with Lord Buddha.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 07:38 AM IST
Ashok Gopal – “For 10 years, I read only Ambedkar”
At the Kerala Literature Festival 2024, the author of A Part Apart; The Life and Thought of BR Ambedkar spoke about looking at scattered sources to put together a cohesive picture of his subject, his debt to Dalit archivists, and how 20 years of studying Ambedkar has given him a philosophy of life
Published on Feb 03, 2024 07:12 PM IST
Mahayana New Year 2024: Wishes, images, messages, quotes to share on this day
Mahayana New Year 2024: Here's a list of wishes, messages and quotes that you can share with your loved ones and remind them of the teachings of Gautam Buddha.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 05:13 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
View from the Himalaya | What's changed between 2015 and 2023
As Nepal-India sign a historic power deal, the neighbours have come a long way from the terseness that marked the relationship eight years ago
Published on Jan 07, 2024 04:25 PM IST
HT Picks; New Reads
This week’s reading list includes a volume that presents a radically new perspective on India’s modern Buddhist revival, the definitive account of the Aryans that offers a grand sweep of language, histories and conflict, and a cookbook that presents stories about the origins of spices and how they can be used
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 06:08 AM IST
HT Team
Cambodia opens a new airport to serve Angkor Wat, boost tourist arrivals
The old Cambodia airport, 5 kms from the temple site, is being retired due to fears that vibrations from frequent flights were damaging the temples’ foundations
Published on Oct 17, 2023 02:36 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Jaishankar unveils Rabindranath Tagore's bust in Vietnam
Jaishankar said he felt happy to know that Tagore's works are widely recognised, read and appreciated throughout Vietnam
Published on Oct 15, 2023 06:16 PM IST
PTI |
Inner realms | Tibetan prayer flags and world peace
The blue flag symbolises the sky or heaven, representing purity and healing. Meditating on this flag is said to turn anger to wisdom. The white flag symbolises air and is said to turn ignorance to light. The red flag symbolises fire and provides energy for our endeavours
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 10:44 PM IST
Parneet Sachdev
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