New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Buddha Purnima celebrations and holy relic exposition in Ladakh this year represented far more than a religious event, showcasing India’s growing emphasis on combining heritage, spirituality, diplomacy, and cultural identity as a cohesive soft power strategy. The exposition reinforced India’s role as the custodian of Buddhist heritage, while highlighting Ladakh’s significance as a living centre of Himalayan Buddhism in the country, a report has highlighted.Acco…
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Leh, May 5 (IANS) Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the message of Buddha transcends time, geography and borders. He said this after having a ‘darshan’ of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics in Leh, where he arrived earlier in the day. He paid obeisance to Lord Buddha’s holy relics.After having darshan, he said on X, “Deeply humbled to bow in sacred veneration of the Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha at Jivetsal, Leh. The arrival of the…
Patna, May 1 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday offered prayers at the famous Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, marking the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. He performed rituals inside the sanctum sanctorum and later reviewed key infrastructure and development projects in the region.After the temple visit, the Chief Minister inspected the Falgu River and the Gaya Rubber Dam, taking stock of ongoing works and local conditions. He also sought detailed updates from offic…
Leh, May 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that this year’s Buddha Purnima festival is not only a religious event but a historical and cultural moment as the sacred relics of Lord Buddha have returned to Ladakh after 75 years.Addressing a large gathering in Leh, Amit Shah greeted the people of Ladakh on this special Buddha Purnima festival.He said, “The joy of Buddha Purnima has come with its usual message of peace and brotherhood, not only because this is the birthday of…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) “Sukhino va khemino hontu Sabbe satta bhavantu sukhitatta (May all beings be happy and secure; May all beings be inwardly at peace)”. Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha. It is not merely a commemorative day but a moment of inward reflection on the timeless truths he revealed. His teaching was simple in expression yet profound in implication. Human suffering arises from craving and ignorance. Its cessation lies in right …
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended heartfelt wishes on the ocassion of Buddha Purnima reflecting on the message and philosophy of Lord Gautam Buddha. Rahul Gandhi extended heartfelt wishes on the ocassion of Buddha Purnima on ‘X’ and said, “Heartfelt wishes to you all on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. The life philosophy and teachings of Lord Gautam Buddha serve as a lesson for all of humanity—a lesson of non-violence, com…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended best wishes on Buddha Purnima and said that Buddha’s eternal messages of compassion, non-violence, peace and knowledge will continue to guide humanity.President Murmu took to social media ‘X’ and said, “On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all citizens and to the followers of Bhagwan Buddha across the world.””This sacred day marks the ep…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will join devotees on Friday to pay respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima.He arrived in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday on a two-day visit.Union Minister Shah earlier said in a post on X: “Tomorrow will be a historic day for Ladakh, when, on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be available for the people of Ladakh to pay their respects.”…
Leh, April 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah who arrived here on Thursday on a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, said he is looking forward to the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima on Friday, when he will join devotees in paying respects to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha.Union Minister Shah in a post on X said: “Tomorrow will be a historic day for Ladakh, when, on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be available for the peopl…
Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Leh on Thursday to attend the first ever international exposition of Lord Buddha’s holy relics. The Union Home Minister was received at the Leh airport by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.Senior officials of the police and civil administration were also present on Union Minister Shah’s arrival.During his two-day visit, Union Minister Shah will pay resp…