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Reclaiming the Eternal Way: Hindu sampradayas are free to have their own identity but they should preserve their roots in Sanatan Dharma

We are at a moment in history where the spiritual traditions that emerged from Sanatan Dharma—rather than serving as paths that lead back to the essence—are increasingly seen as self-contained identities. This shift is not inherently wrong, but it poses a question: have we begun to mistake the doorway for the destination?

‘New kind of fraud’: CJI Surya Kant is not amused as converted Buddhist petitions for admitting on ground of being ‘minority’. Read details

Hearing the petition, the bench questioned how an upper caste candidate could claim minority benefits after conversion, termed the attempt fraudulent, and asked the Haryana government to clarify whether such minority certificates are permissible under existing rules.

PM Modi presented Daruma Doll in Japan: Read what is the doll, its significance in Japanese culture, and its connection to India through Bodhidharma

The Daruma Doll presented to PM Modi by Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple in Takasaki carries profound meaning in Japan and also has a unique connection to India.

As Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday at Dharamshala, here is how he is challenging Beijing over Tibetan future and why China fears him

His Holiness Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday on Sunday said he intends to live another 30–40 years and steer the future of Tibetan Buddhism away from Chinese control.

China’s brutal assault on Tibetan Buddhism: Over 1,000 monks and nuns expelled from Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Tibet

Chinese authorities have recently dealt a blow to the major hub of Tibetan Buddhist learning by expelling more than 1,000 Tibetan monks and nuns from the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy

Christians call them remains of Francis Xavier, for Buddhists he is Acharya Rahul Thero: Know why people demand DNA test of dead body kept...

Christian missionary preacher St. Francis Xavier came to India in 1542 with a Portuguese convoy. He spread Christianity after reaching India. He was associated with the 'Society of Jesus'. These people from Society of Jesus are called Jesuits.

Buddhism separate religion from Hinduism: Gujarat government issues circular saying Hindus converting to Buddhism must seek permission

The circular issued a warning on possible legal challenges resulting from a lack of understanding of the laws pertaining to religious conversions.

‘Suck my tongue’: Dalai Lama’s video kissing a little boy on lips sparks controversy

A controversy erupted after Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama was seen in a video asking a boy to "suck his tongue".

Toxic acids from the China-funded Narochcholai coal power plant could affect the holy Maha Bodhi tree in Sri Lanka

The development comes as China is making a comeback in Sri Lanka as Beijing first gave its consent on conditionalities for the International Monetary Fund to lend money to the island nation. 

108 South Korean saints start Dhamma Yatra from Sarnath

108 Buddhist Saints from South Korea will complete Dhamma Yatra in 43 days

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