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Why auction of Buddha relics was called off and why it matters – an expert in Asian art explains

The slick online catalogue entry for “Premium Lot 1, The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha” on the Sotheby’s Hong Kong website was abruptly replaced on May 7 with a single line notification: “The auction has been postponed.”

The Conversation

Ancient India: Living Traditions at The British Museum: 'sacred joy'

5/5 The sacred art of three religions are traced back to their origins in this spellbinding and sensual show

Evening Standard

Ancient India review – snakes, shrines and sexual desire power a passionate show

A lovable elephant deity and a floating serpent goddess are just two of the highlights in this sensual show about three of the country’s great religions

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Your chance to stare down a god: inside the British Museum’s mesmerising look at Indian religions

A show full of deities, snakes and shrines puts three ancient faiths in the spotlight. Our writer seeks out its inspiration in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai

The Guardian - UK

Modi says India has only ‘paused’ military action against Pakistan in first speech on crisis

Modi asserts that India’s retaliation against Pakistan is on hold, but warns of future responses as tensions remain high

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Asia celebrates Buddha's birthday

The birthday of the Buddha is a holy occasion for all his followers, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs. In many parts of Asia, the sacred day marks not just the birth, but also the enlightenment and passing…

The Independent UK

Gems supposedly buried with Buddha are to be sold at auction – it’s a symptom of Buddhism’s ongoing commercialisation

Almost 2,000 years ago in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India, someone deposited a cache of gems inside a reliquary (a container for holy relics), along with some bone fragments and ash. The gems were precious, but the bones and ash even more so, for according to an inscription on the reliquary,…

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12 Religions You Didn’t Know Existed

While many are familiar with the world’s major religions, numerous lesser-known spiritual paths offer fascinating insights into human belief and the diversity of ways we seek understanding and connection. Here are 12 lesser-known religions, each with its unique traditions and perspectives. 1. Zoroastrianism One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions,…

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Sotheby's postpones historical Buddha gems auction after backlash from India's government

Sotheby’s in Hong Kong postponed an auction of gems with ties to early Buddhism after backlash from India’s government, which said the jewels were the country's religious and cultural heritage.

Euronews

Sotheby’s Hong Kong postpones auction of Buddha jewels after India threatens legal action

Auction of sacred Buddha relics paused to allow discussion between parties contesting ownership

The Independent UK

Sotheby's postpones auction of jewels associated with Buddha after backlash from India's government

Sotheby’s has postponed an auction of jewels associated with Buddha’s remains, originally scheduled for Wednesday, after the Indian government opposed the sale and demanded it be halted

The Independent UK

Auction of gems linked to Buddha postponed after India legal threat

Ministry of culture tells Sotheby’s it would be ‘participating in continued colonial exploitation’ if sale of gems goes ahead

The Guardian - UK

What are the Piprahwa gems, and why is India trying to stop their auction?

New Delhi says private sale of gems linked to the Buddha is unlawful and demands repatriation from Sotheby’s.

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India demands halt to Hong Kong auction of sacred Buddha relics

Government urges return of items excavated in 1898, calling their sale a violation of global heritage laws

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India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains

Ministers claim sale in Hong Kong is unlawful and are demanding repatriation of relics buried in third-century BC

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The brutal bosses of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers kicked my ass for two hours straight

We go hands-on with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and chat with the developers about the upcoming game.

The Guardian - UK

Auction of ancient Indian gems ‘imbued with presence of Buddha’ condemned

Sotheby’s sale of Piprahwa gems, excavated after burial with Buddha’s remains, denounced as perpetuating colonial violence

International Business Times

Lost To History: Myanmar Heritage Falls Victim To Quake

When a massive earthquake hit Myanmar last month, centuries of sacred history tumbled down -- towering Buddha idols, sky-scraping stupas and the pure-white pagoda where 83-year-old Khin Sein has prayed for most of her life.

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The Independent UK

Stampede feared as millions flock to see rarely displayed Buddha relic in Sri Lanka

Sacred relic is on public display for first time in 16 years

The Guardian - UK

‘If Jesus and Buddha had our work schedule, they’d have fallen out too’: boyband Five on bullying, Britney and their blockbuster return

After being fast-tracked to stardom, the bad boys of Y2K pop butted heads and burned out. They explain how they faced their demons for an arena-sized reunion – and why Simon Cowell was ‘a proper winker’

Evening Standard

Train rides through the clouds and Bawa's tropical modernism: Sri Lanka's best cultural experiences

Planning a trip to the tropical island country of the moment? Beverley Watts has your guide to the unmissable historic sites, iconic architecture and wonderful wildlife to add to your itinerary

Euronews

Buddhist statues in Thailand splashed with water as Songkran New Year festival starts

Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

The Guardian - AU

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,644 amid race to find survivors – as it happened

Myanmar’s military rulers have called for ‘any country, any organisation’ to help as concerns grow over how rescuers will reach affected areas. This blog is now closed.

The Independent UK

South Korea moves national treasures to safety as ‘worst wildfires in history’ kill 26

Fires damage historic temple structures and artefacts in Uiseong

International Business Times

Workers Save Buddha As S. Korea's Wildfires Raze Ancient Temple

At South Korea's thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple, workers delicately swaddled a giant gilded Buddha statue with a fire-retardant blanket.

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