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When I say I am a Buddhist, it is not because I want to escape from the world and pursue nothingness. But to know everyday life is within Dharma, and to live in the present is to practice.
Richard Gombrich’s words of wisdom
Recognising Pali as a classical language!
ICCR in Sri Lanka hosted a panel discussion on 'Pali as a Classical Language'. Graced by DHC Dr. Satyanjal Pandey & Secretary, Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious & Cultural Affairs as Chief Guest.
Buddhist scholars and monastic…
PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PALI AS A CLASSICAL LANGUAGE
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today declared that the government will take many initiatives for the preservation and development of the Pali language and the sacred texts, the Buddha’s teachings written in it.
Today, is a…
The significances of Vap poya day
Vap Poya marks the end of the three-month retreat by Buddhist monks known as the ‘Vas’ or rainy season. In this Cīvara Māsaya (Month of Robes) the laity offer Katina robes on Vap Poya to the Buddhist monks as an act of merit and to gain…
Consecration of Mahabodhi Sapling at Kanha Shanti Vanam
The ceremony of consecration of a sapling of Holy Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya took place at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the world's largest meditation centre, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, India on 27th of September 2024. The event coincided…
HH Sakya Trizin Rinpoche Celebrates Birthday Today
Satipatthana Magazine wishes His Eminence Sakya Trizin Rinpoche a very happy birthday. May rinpoche enjoy good health, happiness and longevity in the years to come!
Brief History of Sakya Lineage
Sakya is one of the four main…
Teaching in Dharamsala Requested by a Group from Taiwan
According to a request by a Taiwanese group His Holiness the Dalai Lama had a teaching in the Main Tibetan Temple on 30th September 2024.
He was greeting blessing and waving the young monks, the crowd and the organizers on his way to the…
Three Day Higher Ordination Ceremony in Dharmsala
This higher ordination ceremony was held from 25th September to 27th September under the auspices of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama who has been dedicated and committed his life for the stability of the Buddha Sasana. It was organized at…
Let’s Unite in Brotherhood to Build the Nation
On behalf of the Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood, we congratulate and extend our best wishes to Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who has been elected to the position of the 9th Executive President in Sri Lanka for we believe he will bring…
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his Birthday
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his birthday and wish him many happy returns of the day.
“With its age-old traditions of ‘Ahimsa’…