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Ethics in Buddhism
Ethics in Buddhism are based on the enlightened perspective of the Buddha. Morality is woven into the fabric of Buddhism; and all major Buddhist schools emphasize the importance of the moral life. Four Noble Truths and Eight Fold Path Buddha laid out guidelines for each of ..
Indian Political Thought: Aggannasutta
The Aggannasutta is Buddhist scripture found in the Pali Canon. It is part of the Digha Nikaya, which comprises the Long Discourses of the Buddha. This text explores the origins of society, governance, and the ideal concept of kingship. Its ..
Australian art gallery to return 2000 year old Buddha idol to India
Canberra based art gallery in Australia has agreed to return a 2,000-year-old Indian-origin sculpture of Gautama Buddha back to India. The Sitting Buddha sculpture which was displayed in this gallery has its roots traceable to Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Union Government to develop Bodhgaya as Spiritual Capital
Union Government is going to develop Bodhgaya in Gaya district of Bihar as Spiritual Capital of the country in order to serve the civilisational bond between India and the Buddhist world. It was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Five Great Events of Buddha’s Life
The five great events of the life of the Buddha, also known as the Pancha Maha Bhutika or Five Great Wonders, are important milestones in the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical figure who is traditionally considered to be the ..
Madhya Pradesh: Sanchi becomes first blind-friendly heritage site
Buddhist sites in Sanchi have recently become the first friendly world heritage monuments in country for the visually challenged. Special tactile walkways, signages in Braille, beepers and a Braille map would make the famed Buddhist monuments, including the Stupa, come ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
First Global Buddhist Congregation begins in Delhi
Around 900 eminent scholars, leaders and activists gathered for the first ever four-day Global Buddhist Congregation in India being held to commemorate the 2,600th year of Sambodhiprapti (the enlightenment of Buddha). This four-day Congregation has brought together Buddhist leaders, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Current Affairs: December 2, 2011
Jeevesh Nandan, new CEO of Noida Uttar Pradesh government posted Jeevesh Nandan as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Noida. Mr Nandan took charge from Mohinder Singh. Mr Mohinder Singh, however, will remain chairman of Noida, Export Corporation, Yamuna Expressway ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011
Lobsang Sangay Takes oath as Kalon Tripa
Harvard scholar Lobsang Sangay was elected prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile and would take over the political duties relinquished by spiritual leader the Dalai Lama . He had defeated his nearest rival Tethong Tenzin Namgyal by 8,646 votes. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2011
Current Affairs : August 8, 2011
Lobsang Sangay: Tibet’s PM-in-exile Mr. Lobsang Sangay took oath as Kalon Tripa, the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, at a ceremony held in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh Ceremony presided over by the spiritual leader Dalai Lama Dalai Lama also ..