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India, Sri Lanka talks on implementing $15 mn grant to boost Buddhist ties
India and Sri Lanka held talks on the implementation of a USD 15 million grant for the promotion of Buddhist ties between the two countries, the Indian High Commission here said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 26 announced the grant assistance of USD 15 million for the promotion of Buddhist ties between India and Sri Lanka to further enhance bilateral cultural links. The prime minister made the announcement during a virtual summit with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa. Deputy High Commissioner of India Vinod K Jacob met Kapila Gunawardena, Secretary, Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to discuss the implementation of the grant from India for the promotion of Buddhist ties between India and Sri Lanka, the High Commission said in a statement. Jacob sad it was a first of its kind grant announcement by India and may be used for the construction/renovation of Buddhist monasteries, capacity development, cultural exchanges, ...
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India extends $15 mn assistance to Sri Lanka for promoting Buddhist ties
During the summit, the two leaders also reviewed the entire range of bilateral matter and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common consensus
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Buddhist protest in Ayodhya, demand UNESCO excavate Ram Janmabhoomi site
Buddhist monks staged a sit-in and fast in Ayodhya on Tuesday, claiming that the Ram Janmabhoomi premises was a Buddhist site and demanded that the excavation of the place be done by the UNESCO
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Recite prayers from home: The Dalai Lama's appeal to people on his birthday
Revered globally as a 'living god', Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who transcends all barriers of religion, language and even distances, turned 85 on Monday
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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Global celebrations to mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday
Revered by the Tibetans as a 'living god' and idolised in the Orient and the West, elderly Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama transcends all barriers of religion, language and even distances. The world's most respected spiritual leader is turning 85 on July 6 and his followers have lined up global virtual celebrations to dedicate him the 'Year of Gratitude'.
Dalai Lama to address Global Buddhist meet in Auraganbad on Nov 22
Lectures and sessions on various topics related to Buddhism will be held during the event
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Head to the Naropa festival for a glimpse of Ladakh's rich Buddhist culture
Kumbh of the Himalayas: The five-day Naropa festival in Hemis offers liberation by sight and a glimpse of Ladakh's rich Buddhist culture, costumes, dance, music and traditions
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No Tamil appeasement; Buddhism to be foremost in Constitution: Sri Lanka PM
No finality has been reached on the form of the new Constitution, he added
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Converted Buddhists enjoy better literacy, gender equality than SC Hindus
Buddhists have a literacy rate of 81.29%, higher than the national average of 72.98%
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