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by Kooi F. Lim, Op-Ed, The Buddhist Channel, 4 November 2024
Rajgir, India -- The historic Nalanda University has taken a momentous step in appointing its first Buddhist Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Siddharth Singh. This decision marks a new chapter in Nalanda's modern legacy, honoring its ancient roots as one of Buddhism's most significant centers of learning.
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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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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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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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AP, 25 July 2024
KATHMANDU, Nepal -- The United Nations’ cultural agency decided Thursday against putting the Buddhist pilgrimage destination of Lumbini on its list of heritage sites in danger, instead giving authorities in Nepal more time to help restore the famous gardens and temple that are falling into disrepair.
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The Buddhist Channel, 7 July 2024
McLeodGanj, Dharamshala (India) -- In the hillside town of McLeodGanj, Dharamshala, a gathering of devoted practitioners came together to honor the 89th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the embodiment of compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. The celebration, held on Saturday, was a testament to the enduring spirit of the Tibetan people and the universal message of peace that His Holiness represents.
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by Parimal A Dabhi, Indian Express, June 21, 2024
Gandhinagar, India -- Buddhists in the state, along with a former member of the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), have approached the Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks (GSBST) to remove “false” depiction of the religion in a Class 12 Sociology textbook. GSBST Director V R Gosai, who met the Buddhist representatives Thursday, assured them that the mistake will be rectified.
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The Buddhist Channel, 24 June 2024
Amaravathi, India – Amaravathi rises like a gem in the crown of Andhra Pradesh and gives a historical insight into the intricacies of Buddhism in the country. This magnificent site that used to nurture Buddhism as the revered religion of the Ganges plain – the land of spiritual evolution – has survived both the golden pinnacle of enlightenment, and the subsequent period of deterioration.
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The Buddhist Channel, 20 June 2024
Colombo, Sri Lanka -- The Maligawila Buddha statue, standing majestically in Sri Lanka's Moneragala District, is a symbol of ancient Buddhist artistry and religious devotion.
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The Buddhist Channel, 14 June 2024
Lumbini, Nepal -- On Saga Dawa Duchen, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tulku Urgyen Yangsi Rinpoche, Phakchok Rinpoche, and 200 monks from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery, along with nearly 100 lay students from Nepal and around the world, gathered at Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha Shakyamuni.
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