Describing Lumbini, Semage says, although there are many Mahayana temples, this is the only Theravada temple there. It is the first of its kind in Nepal and will be constructed on a grand scale. “The ...

The Himalaya have a significant political bearing, even outside our immediate neighbourhood—in the ever-evolving global politics. Nepal needs to identify the growing power games at play and tread ...

Buddha’s birth and life Siddhartha was born in Lumbini, which is at the border of what is India and Nepal today. His mother, Maya, was the wife of Suddhodana, king of the Shakya clan.

stated that the summit will be held in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha to showcase the significance of Lumbini to the world by conveying a message of peace, harmony, and compassion, aimed at the ...

Siddhartha was born in Lumbini, Nepal. He was born into a privileged ... had a dream foretelling of the Buddha’s birth and during childbirth she suffered no pain. It is said he was born out ...

Bodh Gaya (or Buddha Gaya as it is called in Sri Lanka), is the place where the Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was a major ...

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) will announce the launch of the historic Lord Buddha Trination Triservices Expedition. This collaborative initiative brings together the armed forces of ...