In a remarkable and unprecedented foreign policy initiative, the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the National Museum, organized the Holy Piprahwa Relics exposition in Bhutan from 8 to 25 November 2025, witnessing devotees across the world. The exposition represented a significant moment in India’s Buddhist diplomacy, deepening cultural and spiritual ties with Bhutan—one of India’s closest partners in the Himalayan region. Notably, thi...
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On 2nd November 2025, the IBC commemorated its 13th year of establishment, an important milestone marking over a decade of global Buddhist collaboration, dialogue, and heritage preservation. To celebrate this significant occasion, a gathering was held on Monday, 3rd November 2025, at the World Buddhist Centre, New Delhi. The event witnessed the esteemed presence of IBC members, venerable monks, and distinguished guests from India and abroad, reflecting the growing spirit of unity and cooperation...
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The Consul General of India, St Petersburg Ms Neelam Rani handing over a Kangyur plaque on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, IBC and Gyan Bharatham to the Abbot of Datsan (Monastery) Gunzechoinei - St. Petersburg, Russia on October 25....
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In an extraordinary effort to advance the spiritual and cultural outreach of Buddha Dhamma, the first ever Holy Relics exposition was undertaken in Russia. The Holy Piprahwa Relics embarked on a spiritual journey from India to Russia. This historic event was organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with IBC, the National Museum, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. The Holy Relics arrived in Elista, the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, on 11t...
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The Buddha Sasana has been enriched by the recent appointment of the Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Nayake Thero as the Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya in Sri Lanka. Notably, the Asgiriya Maha Pirivena stands as the first and only monastic institution in Sri Lanka to offer Pirivena education in the English medium—from foundational studies to the prestigious Panditha degree. This pioneering initiative has significantly broadened the accessibility and global rea...
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