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Brass statue of Sarnath Buddha and brocade silk shawl from Varanasi: PM Modi's stunning gifts for Thai royalty
Bangkok, April 4: In a stunning representation of Buddhist spirituality and Indian craftsmanship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of Thailand a unique brass statue of Sarnath Buddha in 'dhyan mudra' along with a brocade silk shawl from Varanasi during the royal audience on Friday at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok.
PM Modi to reinforce India's role in strengthening regional cooperation: BIMSTEC Secy Gen
Bangkok, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, Thailand, where he's expected to make significant announcements reinforcing India's role in strengthening regional cooperation.
Buddhist monk highlights strong India-Sri Lanka ties ahead of PM Modi's visit
Colombo, April 4: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka, Buddhananda, the Buddhist monk who speaks Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Pali, spoke about the cultural and historical ties between India and Sri Lanka and highlighted the relationship between the two nations.
India to send Lord Buddha's holy relics from Gujarat's Aravalli to Thailand: PM Modi
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a special announcement in Thailand on Thursday, stating that India will send relics of Lord Buddha, discovered in Gujarat's Aravalli in the 1960s, to Thailand so that devotees can pay their obeisance.
Thailand PM Shinawatra gifts PM Modi 'World Tipitaka' holy scriptures
Bangkok, April 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a State visit to Thailand was gifted the holy scripture of 'World Tipitaka,' by his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday.
UP: Gautam Buddha Nagar police implements Section 163 for Eid, Alvida Jumma, Cheti Chand
Gautam Buddha Nagar, March 28: In view of Alvida Jumma (the last Friday of Ramzan), Cheti Chand festival and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police have implemented section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) throughout the district from March 28 to March 31, police said on Friday.
Bihar: India's largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha becomes a center of attraction
Gaya, March 15: The magnificent reclining statue of Lord Buddha, located in Gaya, Bihar, serves as a captivating spot for tourists who flock to admire its grandeur.
Nepal: Buddha Air flight lands safely in Kathmandu despite losing front wheel
Kathmandu, March 6: A domestic aircraft of Nepal's Buddha Air landed safely at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Thursday despite losing its front wheel (nose landing gear) during takeoff from Janakpur.
India's top 300 women boxers to clash at 8th Elite National Championship in Greater Noida
New Delhi, March 6: The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, from March 21 to 27. Organised in association with the UP Boxing Association (UPBA), the prestigious tournament returns to the venue that hosted its last edition in 2023 with resounding success, a release said.
Monks from 12 different countries gather in Lumbini for fourth Lumbini International Tripitaka Chanting
Lumbini, March 5: Over five hundred monks from 12 different countries have gathered in Nepal's Lumbini for fourth edition of the International Tripitaka chanting ceremony that started from Wednesday.
Ordination ceremony for 500 novice monks underway in Nepal's Lumbini
Lumbini, March 5: Ordination ceremony for 500 novice monks, also known as Shramneras, is underway in the Maya Devi Temple complex of Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha.
India, Thailand share deep cultural ties spanning over 2000 years: PM Modi
Bangkok, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasised the deep cultural ties between India and Thailand spanning over 2000 years and the significance of Asian traditions in fostering peace and harmony.
Running to apply Buddha Dhamma on body and mind
Bodhgaya, February 1: The Buddha's teachings (or Buddha Dhamma) emphasize the deep interconnection between body and mind, both as a source of suffering and as a path to liberation. In Buddhist spirituality, the body is not viewed as something to be rejected, but rather as a vessel for mindfulness and insight. The practice of mindfulness (sati) plays a crucial role in harmonizing body and mind.
Today, world doesn't need war, but path of knowledge shown by Buddha: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, January 27: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has stressed the need for global peace, saying the world does not need war, but the path of wisdom and non-violence shown by Lord Buddha, which he believes is the true path to achieving world peace.
Bihar, MP, and Tripura celebrate unique heritage and wildlife conservation at 76th Republic Day Parade
New Delhi, January 26: At the 76th Republic Day Parade, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Tripura showcased their unique cultural heritage and successful wildlife conservation efforts.
Bihar's tableau at R-Day parade to showcase state's 'tangible heritage'
New Delhi, January 23: The Bihar tableau at this year's Republic Day parade will showcase the tangible heritage of the state, presenting the state as a 'land of knowledge, salvation and peace'.
Passenger aircraft with 76 on board makes emergency landing in Nepal
Kathmandu, January 6: Buddha Air, a domestic passenger aircraft operating in Nepal on Monday morning made an emergency landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu after reporting "flame out" in the left engine.