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A New York spotlight for Buddhist artefacts from Telangana’s Phanigiri

Phanigiri Buddhist site, near Hyderabad, is a significant find of Buddhist iconography. 125 objects from 200BCE-400CE are on display at The Met in NYC. The thoranas found there show co-existence of Mahayana & Hinayana sects. Evidence of deification of Buddha also found. Exhibition at The Met till Nov 2023; pieces…

The Hindu

"Myanmar's Junta Arrests Swiss Filmmaker, 13 Cast Members for Defaming Buddhism"

Radio Free Asia reports: [The defendants] are accused of insulting Buddhist cultural traditions and the morals of Buddhist monks, according to state media. Authorities haven't specified under which law they would be prosecuted…. The film, titled "Don't Expect Anything," portrays the message that it is meaningless to worship Buddha images…

Reason

Swiss national arrested in military-ruled Myanmar for allegedly insulting Buddhism in film

A Swiss citizen has been arrested in military-ruled Myanmar for creating a film that allegedly insulted Buddhism

The Independent UK

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Can a Buddhist eat meat? It's complicated

Some Buddhists are strictly vegetarian, and others eat meat. Both justify their positions on the basis of Buddhist texts and teachings.

The Conversation

‘Our education system is the reason for increasing concern about Kannada’s survival in Bengaluru’

Poet, translator, and academic H.S. Venkatesha Murthy, who released his autobiography recently in Bengaluru, talks about the literary tradition of Kannada and concerns about language’s survival in Bengaluru .

The Hindu

Buddha Passion review – Tan Dun’s message of love and compassion opens EIF in spectacular style

The massed ranks of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, its junior chorus and the Edinburgh festival chorus rose to the occasion to create an uplifting and joyous opening festival concert

The Guardian - UK

At Gruha Jyothi launch, Karnataka Chief Minister asserts implementation of guarantees will not impact development projects

Throughout his address, Siddaramaiah attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and challenged him to implement the five guarantees in the entire country. He declared that the Congress would not follow the so-called Gujarat model, but ‘pursue its own model of harmony and progress advocated by Buddha, Basavanna and Ambedkar’.

The Hindu

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Myanmar's generals unveil giant Buddha statue as they seek to win hearts and minds during civil war

The military-controlled government of strife-torn Myanmar has unveiled a new giant statue of a sitting Buddha that is scheduled to be consecrated on Aug. 1

The Independent UK

Buddha statue to be part of Manair River Front Development Project in Telangana

Karimnagar to get Buddha statue near Lower Manair Dam as part of Manair River Front Development Project. G. Kamalakar, Backward Classes Welfare Minister, spoke at district-level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting. Dalit Bandhu scheme provides one-time capital assistance of ₹10 lakh per SC family. Govt striving for economic empowerment of…

The Hindu

TSIIC officials visit Buddhavanam at Nagarjunasagar

Special officer of Buddhavanam project Mallepalli Laxmaiah explained the project’s salient features such as the entrance plaza, Buddhacharithavanam, Jataka vanam, Dhyanavanam, Stupa vanam, Mahastupa and Sri Lanka Buddha statue.

The Hindu

Buddhavanam to become international Buddhist destination, says TSTDC chairman

Mr. Srinivasa Yadav promised all support to Buddhavanam to make it a standalone tourist destination for Buddhists.

The Hindu

Colours, brushes and essence

When there was not much known about any civilisation’s existence, people traced from the basics what their ancestors must have left behind.

The Hindu

Loei celebrates two unique Buddhist festivals

Honouring Lord Buddha, the annual Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival will return to the northeastern town of Dan Sai in Loei from Friday to Sunday. According to the lunar calendar, this well-known ghost mask festival is held annually on different days as Wat Phon Chai and Chao Pho…

Bangkok Post

Explore Sri Lanka with Siam Society

Siam Society will arrange a nine-day study trip to explore the ancient wonders and heritage sites in Sri Lanka from Aug 17-25.

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The grandeur of Sukhothai

While the majority of visitors arriving in Sukhothai head straight to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks, which were added to the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in 1999, this lower northern town itself provides a variety of local delights for those wanting to experience slow life, local…

The Independent UK

Gay man receives homophobic death threats after moving neighbour’s bin

Joshua ‘Josh’ Val Martin says that the incident is the culmination of months of “curtain twitching” and passive-aggressive behaviour

Bangkok Post

Rare Chinese Buddha statue could fetch at least $1m

PARIS: A rare Chinese Buddha statue, found in a French family home and part of a set thought to have been lost, is expected to fetch €1 million ($1.1 million) when it is auctioned on Tuesday in Paris.

Manchester Evening News

Man sent menacing note with homophobic death threat after moving neighbour's bin

He says he has faced 'curtain twitching' since moving in

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Gay man sent vile homophobic note vowing to 'destroy' him after moving neighbour's bin

Joshua ‘Josh’ Val Martin was branded 'Mr Gay' by a neighbour who threatened to 'destroy' him after he moved his bin to look for a statue of Buddha which is perpetually going missing

LiveScience

2,300-year-old Buddhist elephant statue from India is one of the oldest known

Archaeologists in eastern India have unearthed an elephant statue thought to date to the third century B.C., when the region was mainly Buddhist.

Dynamite News

Himachal Pradesh: Dalai Lama gives one-day special teachings on full moon day of Saka Dawa month

On the occasion of Buddha Shakyamuni's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana Day, Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama gave a teaching on Geshe Langri Thangpa's eight Verses of Mind Training and also conducted the ceremony for generating Bodhichitta at the Main Tibetan Temple Tsuglhakhan here. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

What is Theravada Buddhism?

Theravada, which means “the way of the elders,” is one of the two main schools of Buddhism. Its adherents consider Theravada to be the most authoritative branch because they believe their teachings come directly from the historical Buddha.

Bangkok Post

And the winner is — Thai Buddhism

Having followed Thai politics rather closely since the 1960s, I suggest that the best explanation for the results of the recent May 14 election is Thai Buddhism.

The Hindu

Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power

India and China have their own versions of the future of Buddhism and use the religion as a tool of soft power

The Independent UK

Three tomato salad recipes that definitely aren’t boring

From an infinitely adaptable Buddha bowl to a warm salad with all the flavours of spring, Hannah Twiggs shares three recipes that make the most of the jewel of British summer produce

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