A prestigious ceremonial event was held under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, on 30 July 2025 to mark the repatriation of the historic Piprahwa relic jewels after 127 years. Key institutions of the Culture Ministry who played a pertinent role in this process included Archaeological Survey of India, National Museum (New Delhi), Indian Museum (Kolkata), International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), among others. Apart from senior members of the Sangha from both traditions,...
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On the landmark occasion of the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and in particular felicitation of the blessings of his presence on Indian soil since the last 75 years, the International Buddhist Confederation is greatly honoured to organise a conference, “Celebrating Glorious 90 years of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama - Spiritual Wisdom and Global Relevance” on 13 July 2025 at The Ashok, New Delhi....
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On the sacred occasion of Ashadha Purnima, a deeply revered event in Buddhist tradition, a commemorative gathering was held at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnath on 10th July, 2025. Organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Mahabodhi Society of India, the celebration honoured the Buddha’s first sermon—his turning of the Wheel of Dhamma—marking the emergence of the Sangha and the beginning o...
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Monks, nuns, devotees, and Diplomats today all sat together at the National Museum, to pay their final homage in the Capital city to the sacred relics of the Buddha before they are returned to Sarnath tomorrow and once again enshrined at the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Temple....
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The fifth International Vajrayana Conference started on 02 June, 2025 with the Dorji Lopen of the Central Monastic Body leading a meditation session. Her Majesty Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Vairochana Rinpoche, graced the event in Thimphu. The theme this year is “Science, Mindfulness, and Meditation.”...
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