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Prayers, celebrations mark Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday in Leh

The 14th Dalai Lama during an event organised on his 91th Birthday celebrations, at Choglamsar in Leh on Monday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 09:15 am IST

HistoriCity: Nagapattinam to Netherlands, A 1000 year journey

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The Chola emblem—the tiger, along with two lamps and fish—forms are etched in the seal. (TamilNation.org website)
india news
Updated on May 26, 2026 01:38 pm IST

Celebrating Buddhist heritage in the Himalayas

Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacts with a novice monk during the inauguration of the first international exposition of holy relics of Lord Buddha on the occassion of Buddh Purnima, in Ladakh. (PTI)
international affairs
Updated on May 18, 2026 08:02 pm IST

Teachings of Lord Buddha more relevant today than before: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah being greeted during the inauguration of the first international exposition of holy relics of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddh Purnima, in Ladakh. (PTI)
chandigarh news
Published on May 02, 2026 07:20 am IST

How Buddha’s teachings on letting go can support self-healing and mindfulness

A representative image of Gautam Buddha.
spiritual
Published on Apr 29, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Lumbini: Strategic opportunity for India-Nepal friendship

Buddhist monks offer prayers at the Mayadevi temple on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, which marks Gautama Buddha's birth anniversary, in Lumbini, Nepal on May 16, 2022. (AFP)
international affairs
Updated on Apr 22, 2026 02:38 pm IST

Thailand’s ‘Death Fest’ invites visitors to embrace mortality

Thailand’s ‘Death Fest’ invites visitors to embrace mortality
art culture
Published on Mar 14, 2026 11:59 pm IST

HistoriCity| Bringing the Buddha home: The Piprahwa relics

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Gautam Buddha grew up as Prince Siddhartha in the Shakya clan.
india news
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 06:38 am IST

Manika Vishwakarma steals the show in golden national costume at Miss Universe

Miss India Manika Vishwakarma's outfit is a tribute to a deeply important spiritual moment in Buddhist tradition: when the Buddha achieved enlightenment. (YouTube/ Miss Universe)
fashion
Published on Nov 21, 2025 12:02 am IST

Buddhist monk Bhante A B Gyaneshwar dies at 90

Bhante AB Gyaneshwar was honoured by the Government of Myanmar with its highest religious title, making him the first Indian recipient of the award.
india news
Published on Oct 31, 2025 02:06 pm IST

How ancient India spread its culture without conquest

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The Borobudur temple is an example of ancient India’s cultural influence. (AFP)
opinion
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 08:58 am IST

Eighth monk dies after Sri Lanka cable car crash

Seven Buddhist monks, including three foreigners, were killed when their cable-pulled rail car snapped and crashed down a mountainside in north-western Sri Lanka
world news
Published on Sept 28, 2025 06:16 pm IST

Ancient Piprahwa gems linked to Lord Buddha return to India after 127 years

India's Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat prays after he received repatriated sacred Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha.
india news
Published on Jul 31, 2025 03:58 pm IST

Kung fu birthplace under embezzlement probe, Chinese abbot accused of misconduct

Multiple agencies investigating Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin for alleged misconduct
world news
Updated on Jul 28, 2025 11:18 am IST

China’s political situation unstable but interest in Buddhism growing: Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. (AP)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 13, 2025 10:33 pm IST

Accepting shared humanity key to peaceful resolution of most intractable conflicts: Dalai Lama

Accepting shared humanity key to peaceful resolution of most intractable conflicts: Dalai Lama
india news
Published on Jul 13, 2025 09:41 pm IST

HistoriCity: Dalai Lama Succession: What does history tell us

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Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama—and perhaps the last to be born in Tibet—is one of the most recognised spiritual leaders in the world. (AFP)
india news
Updated on Jul 06, 2025 11:22 am IST

Choosing the next Dalai Lama

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Beijing will be aware that its choice is unlikely to be endorsed by Tibetans or carry the moral and spiritual weight that the seat commands. (AFP)
editorials
Updated on Jul 03, 2025 08:43 pm IST

Dalai Lama as LGBTQ icon: Queer Buddhist sociologist explains connection

The 14th and current Dalai Lama, seen here in Paris in 1989, is considered the manifestation of Avalokitesvara, the godly being “who hears the cries of the world”.
india news
Updated on Jul 03, 2025 01:36 pm IST

Dalai Lama says successor to be born out of China

Tenzin Gyatso became the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama in 1940.
india news
Published on Jul 02, 2025 11:09 am IST

Buddha Purnima 2025: Simple remedies to invite prosperity into your lives

Buddha Purnima is being observed on May 12 this year
htcity
Published on May 12, 2025 12:11 pm IST

Elon Musk compares himself to Buddha and DOGE to Buddhism: ‘A way of life’

FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk wears a 'Trump Was Right About Everything!' hat while attending a cabinet meeting at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
us news
Published on May 02, 2025 05:16 pm IST

Review: Textual Lives of Caste Across the Ages edited by Prathama Banerjee

Figures from the Jatakas on pillars at the Sanchi Stupa. (Shutterstock)
books
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:21 pm IST

PM Modi pays tribute at Sri Lanka's sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple

Prime Minister Narednra Modi with Sri Lankan Executive President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
india news
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 01:56 pm IST

How Thailand gracefully continues the tradition of Buddhism

Thailand has been one of the greatest countries which has shared and nurtured the most significant philosophical and ethical ancient traditions from India. Photo: Seated Buddha, Wat Maha That, Sukhothai Historical Park, 13th-14th Century CE, Thailand. (Benoy K Behl)
opinion
Published on Apr 01, 2025 01:07 pm IST

HistoriCity: Odisha’s Ratnagiri is a portal to a time when Buddhism flourished

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Carved green stone doorway a Ratnagiri, Odisha (Wikipedia)
india news
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 05:18 pm IST

No more dry days? Thailand to let tourists drink alcohol on Buddhist holidays

Thailand’s tourism boost: Alcohol sales may soon be allowed on Buddhist holidays.
travel
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 03:47 pm IST

Matthieu Ricard: “Reducing all of Buddhism to mindfulness is far too simplistic”

BBC News presenter Samantha Simmonds in conversation with Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard at the Bhutan Innovation Forum in October 2024. (Courtesy Bhutan Innovation Forum)
books
Published on Mar 03, 2025 10:53 pm IST

Art Diary: Chennai-based artist moulds the marble with flair, for a Delhi show

Artist Narayan Lakshman's artwork, Protected is sculpted using pink makrana marble from Rajasthan.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Dec 24, 2024 04:11 am IST

Navaratri and the federal character of Hinduism

Patna, Oct 3 (ANI): Children play dandiya to celebrate Navratri festival, in Patna on Thursday. (ANI Photo) (Alam Siddiqui)
opinion
Published on Oct 03, 2024 09:00 pm IST
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