Lord Buddha

Buddha Purnima 2022: Buddha's thoughts can make planet more 'peaceful, harmonious and sustainable', says PM Narendra Modi

Buddha Purnima is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is considered to be the holiest occasion for Buddhists all over the world. 

May 16, 2022, 09:33 AM IST

Lord Buddha's teachings are inspiration for India to be self-reliant: PM Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister's remarks came during his address at an event organised to mark Abhidhamma Day at the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar today (October 20)

Oct 20, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates International Airport in Kushinagar

Kushinagar International Airport has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 260 crore and will facilitate domestic and international pilgrims to visit the 'mahaparinirvana' site of Lord Buddha and is an endeavour to connect the Buddhist pilgrimage holy sites around the world, it added.

Oct 20, 2021, 06:57 AM IST

Buddha's ideas more relevant now as humanity faces COVID crisis: PM Modi on Guru Purnima

Quoting 'Dhamm Pada', Modi said enmity does not quell enmity but is rather won over with love and a big heart.

Jul 24, 2021, 11:33 AM IST

Buddha Purnima 2021: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik shares stunning Lord Buddha artwork, Amitabh Bachchan and others extend greetings

Along with the artist, many Bollywood celebs including Amitabh Bachchan also extended greetings on the auspicious festival of Buddha Purnima.

May 26, 2021, 13:19 PM IST

Buddha Purnima 2021: Let’s look at the historic places associated with the life of Gautam Buddha

This year, the auspicious festival of the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha or Buddha Purnima falls on Wednesday (May 26). 

May 26, 2021, 12:22 PM IST

Buddha Purnima 2021: 'Enlightened' Siddhartha's transformation from a prince to a spiritual soul!

Traditionally, Buddha Jayanti is a holiday in Mahayana Buddhism commemorating the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, later the Gautama Buddha—founder of Buddhism.

May 26, 2021, 12:14 PM IST

Buddha Purnima 2021: Timings, significance and Buddhist chanting mantra

Traditionally, Buddha Purnima is a holiday in Mahayana Buddhism commemorating the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, later the Gautama Buddha—founder of Buddhism. 

May 26, 2021, 11:34 AM IST

India-Japan SAMVAD conference: PM Narendra Modi proposes creation of library of Buddhist literature, scriptures in India

Prime Minister Modi stated that the library will collect digital copies of all such Buddhist literature from different countries and will aim to translate them. 

 

Dec 21, 2020, 15:58 PM IST

Badi bahas: After Lord Rama, now debate on Buddha's birth place

In Today's badi bahas we talk about Buddha's birthplace. Oli's Comments against India.

Aug 10, 2020, 11:32 AM IST

No doubt Buddha was born in Lumbini, says MEA after Nepal objects to Union Minister Jaishankar’s reference to Buddha as Indian

India on Sunday (August 9) rejected the controversy over the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, saying that Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's comment on the founder of Buddhism was on 'our shared Buddhist heritage' and there is no doubt that Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal.

Aug 10, 2020, 08:54 AM IST

Buddha Purnima 2020: How an 'enlightened' Siddhartha transformed from a prince to a spiritual seeker

It is believed that these experiences were vital enough and compelled the prince to leave his comfortable royal life behind and move ahead to embrace divinity by walking on the spiritual path, leading to the enlightenment of the soul.

May 07, 2020, 09:44 AM IST

Buddha Purnima 2018: Legend behind this special day

The legend has it that when Prince Siddhartha Gautam was born in a royal lineage.

Apr 30, 2018, 10:27 AM IST

Buddha Purnima 2018: Gautam Buddha's transformation from a prince to spiritual seeker

The legend has it that when Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in a royal lineage.

Apr 30, 2018, 10:20 AM IST

Buddha Purnima 2018: Here's how you can worship the Lord on this day

In India, on this day Buddhists start their celebration by paying a visit to common Viharas.

Apr 30, 2018, 10:13 AM IST

Sudarsan Pattnaik pays sand art tribute on Buddha Purnima, prays for world peace—Pics

Buddhists across the globe celebrate this day by following some rituals and prayer to the lord.

Apr 30, 2018, 10:05 AM IST

Lord Buddha would have helped Rohingya Muslims: Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama on Sunday said that Lord Buddha "would have definitely helped" the Rohingyas".

Sep 11, 2017, 00:52 AM IST

Narendra Modi wants to build grand monument of Lord Buddha in Gujarat

Addressing a gathering in Modasa city on the second day of his visit to the state, Modi, dressed in a traditional tribal attire, said the recent excavations in Aravalli have established that the Buddha was revered in the western belt of India as well.

 

Jun 30, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Delhi: 900-year-old Lord Buddha statue recovered, two arrested

A 900-year-old statue of Lord Buddha that was stolen from Arunachal Pradesh was recovered on Monday from Delhi's Majnu Ka Tilla area.

Jun 05, 2017, 14:35 PM IST