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Lord Buddha inspiration for India's Constitution even today: Modi
Lord Buddha is the inspiration for India's Constitution even today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering at the Abhidhamma Day programme here, he also asserted that the 'dhamma chakra' on the tricolour is the driving force for the country. The day symbolises the end of the three-month rainy retreat 'varshavaas' or 'vassa' during which Buddhist monks stay in a monastery to pray and meditate. "Even today, when someone enters Parliament (of India), they see the mantra 'Dharma Chakra Pravartaanye'," the prime minister, who inaugurated a new international airport here, said while contemporising the message of the Buddha. "Buddha is global because he talks about starting from within. Lord Buddha's Buddhatatva is the sense of ultimate responsibility," he added. "Today, when the world talks about climate conservation and expresses concern over climate change, then many questions come up. But if we adopt the message of Buddha, then the path of what has t
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A discovery of India
Book review of The Light Of Asia: The poem That Defined The Buddha
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Invisible connections
While museums and academia marvel at the art, ritual and belief systems that the objects embody, it is time perhaps to retell the stories that inspired these creations.
Book Review: Buddha in Gandhara - Af-Pak region's forgotten history
A richly researched travelogue along the Buddhist corridor in Afghanistan and Pakistan reminds readers of the vibrant pre-Islamic heritage of the region
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After MEA's remarks, India dismisses controversy over Buddha's birthplace
Jaishankar had on Saturday talked about about India's moral leadership and how Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi's teachings are still relevant
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Four arrested for vandalising 1,700-year old Buddha statue in Pakistan
Four persons were arrested for vandalising the statue that was discovered during excavation at an agriculture farm in tehsil Takht Bhai of Mardan district
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India to focus on connectivity to Buddhist sites: PM on Dharma Chakra Day
The Prime Minister said that the event is also known as Guru Purnima. "This is a day to remember our gurus who gave us knowledge. In that spirit, we pay homage to Lord Buddha," PM said
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