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Conferment of Honorary Doctorate on Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero
The Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero received an honorary doctorate today from the Venerable Wangchuk Dorjee Negi Thero, Vice Chancellor of the Central Institute of Tibetan Higher Studies in Sarnath, India, during an event…
Unlock a World of Wisdom and Culture: The Enduring Importance of Learning Tibetan
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka - In an increasingly interconnected world, the value of multilingualism is often extolled for its practical benefits in trade and diplomacy. However, the significance of learning certain languages…
Bridging Nations Through Spiritual Bonds
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit with a grand welcome ceremony, it is worth reflecting on the Buddhist connection between the two countries through the speeches made by the Prime Minister on this…
“Ashoka Jayanti 2025: The Emperor Who Embraced Peace and Shaped History”
April 5, 2025, marks Ashoka Jayanti, a day dedicated to remembering Emperor Ashoka, one of the most transformative rulers in Indian history. While the occasion is primarily observed in Bihar, it carries significant importance for Buddhists…
MAY INDIA-SRI LANKA BROTHERHOOD LAST LONG!
India and Sri Lanka share a long-standing historical relationship, with ancient scriptures highlighting their deep-rooted religious and cultural ties. In a move to further strengthen these bonds, Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is…
Gold Mercury Award for Peace Presented to His Holiness
President and Secretary General and the members of Gold Mercury International, presented the Gold Mercury Award for Peace to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace, compassion, education and human…
His Holiness the Dalai Lama receives another honorary degree.
Today, March 3, 2025, His Holiness the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from the Danubius Galati University in Romania at his residence in Dharamshala.
O land of diversity, our greetings to you on your 76th Independence Day!
O land of diversity, our greetings to you on your 76th Independence Day!
Our country, known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, is the neighbor of Mother India. According to scientists, thousands of years ago, our country was connected to…
Pali and Sanskrit International Bhikkhu Exchange Program
Pali and Sanskrit International Bhikkhu Exchange Program successfully concludes in India, participant Bhikkhus return to Sri Lanka...
Under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Pali and Sanskrit International Bhikkhu Exchange…
The Essence of Vipassana: Observing Your Mind
Begin practice by sitting up straight and paying attention. You can sit on the floor, you can sit in a chair. At first, you need not fix your attention on much. Simply be mindful of in-and-out breathing. If you find it helpful, you can also…