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Religious Ceremony Held to Commemorate Victims of 1985 LTTE Attack on Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
A religious ceremony was held on May 14 to honor those who lost their lives in the brutal LTTE attack on the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura in 1985. The event, which included the transfer of merit (punyānumōdanā) and alms…
Extending Warmest Greetings to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV extending his warmest greetings to him on his election to leadership of the Roman Catholic Church.
“I am very…
🚫🚫🚫🚫 Sotheby’s Auction in Hong Kong Postponed Following Legal Action by Indian Government to…
The Sotheby’s auction house in Hong Kong has postponed a scheduled exhibition of Buddhist artifacts, which was set to take place on May 7, following legal measures taken by the Government of India to prevent the auctioning of revered…
India Seeks Legal Action to Halt Auction of Sacred Buddha Relics at Sotheby’s Hong Kong
The Government of India has initiated legal action to stop the auction of sacred Buddhist artifacts, demanding their immediate return. A legal notice is being sent to Sotheby’s auction house in Hong Kong, calling for the cessation of the…
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…