Professor Siddharth Singh Appointed Vice Chancellor of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara University

The Buddhist Channel, 26 October 2024

Bihar, India -- The Government of India has appointed Professor Siddharth Singh, a senior professor from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), as the Vice Chancellor of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (NNM) University, under the Ministry of Culture. This appointment, officially announced on October 18, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the institution, which is dedicated to Buddhist education and research.

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Prime Minister Modi Addresses International Abhidhamma Divas, Celebrates Recognition of Pali as a Classical Language

The Buddhist Channel, 26 Oct 2024

New Delhi, India -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered a special address at the International Abhidhamma Divas ceremony at Vigyan Bhavan on 17 October 2024, highlighting the enduring significance of Lord Buddha’s teachings and celebrating the Government of India’s recent recognition of Pali as a classical language. This recognition honors the language in which Buddha shared his teachings and marks a historic moment for the Buddhist community.

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Classical Status for Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit: Boosting India's Heritage and Buddhist Thought

by Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 6 October 2024

New Delhi, India -- On October 3, 2024, the Union Cabinet of India made a historic announcement, granting classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This designation comes with far-reaching implications for the preservation, promotion, and revitalization of these ancient languages, all of which are deeply intertwined with India’s rich cultural, spiritual, intellectual, and Buddhist history.

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Baipu Temple: A Serene Escape in Beijing's Mountains

The Buddhist Channel, 10 Sept 2024

Beijing, China -- Just a stone's throw from the bustling heart of Beijing lies a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of history, spirituality, and natural beauty. Baipu Temple, nestled in the picturesque mountains of Mentougou District, is a testament to nearly a millennium of Buddhist tradition and a welcome respite from urban life.

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The Cradle of Chinese Buddhism Is A Major Tourist Attraction

by Kalinga Seneviratne, IDN | LCN, 15 Aug 2024

LUOYANG, China -- Though people around the world may not relate China with Buddhism these days, the reality is that Buddhism has been an integral part of Chinese civilization and culture for 1900 years, and even today with over 200 million followers, China has the world’s largest Buddhist population.

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Mindfulness and Bhikkhunis in Thai Buddhism

The Buddhist Channel, 2 August 2024

Bangkok, Thailand -- Katherine Scahill, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Music, University of Pennsylvania, has been conducting research on female Buddhist monks (bhikkhunī) in Thailand and their chanting traditions.

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