Buddhism in India’s foreign policy: PM Modi’s vision for global harmony
By deepening ties with Buddhist nations and revitalizing its own Buddhist heritage, India continues to reinforce its role as ...
With Thailand, Sri Lanka visits, PM Modi to reinforce Buddhism as key pillar of foreign policy
Modis visit to Wat Pho Temple in Thailand and later to the Mahabodhi Temple at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka are additional ...
One ‘White Lotus’ Scene Was Conspicuously Missing in India, and It’s Part of a Bigger Censorship Issue
A classic case of self-censorship is the absence of Season 11 of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” on JioHotstar despite ...
Anuradhapura and the roots of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island ...
Explained: The decades old dispute over who controls Mahabodhi temple in Gaya
Buddhists want the repeal of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949 (BGTA), under which the temple is currently governed ...
Why are monks protesting at Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's holiest site, in Bihar?
A longstanding dispute over the control of Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is once again at the forefront. Several ...
Why Are Buddhist Monks Protesting At Bodh Gaya, What Are Their Demands? Explained
Protesting Buddhist monks under All India Buddhist Forum have submitted a memorandum to the Bihar government for the repeal ...