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“I don’t think Ashoka’s dharma is a simple recasting of the Buddhist dharma,” says author Patrick Olivelle

Author Patrick Olivelle’s new book talks of Ashoka, the great Mauryan emperor, who extended the empire across the Indian subcontinent. He was a trailblazer, a king, a moral philosopher, and an ecumenist. He developed the concept of dharma, which was influenced by Buddhism but went beyond it. He sought more…

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Security measure ensures no untoward incident during Mahisha Utsava

Police avert Mysurua face-off between BJP and Mahisha Dasara organisers. Prohibitory orders imposed, Chamundi Hills out of bounds. Mahisha Utsava held peacefully at Town Hall to reclaim history. Speakers argued Mahisha was Buddhist king, Buddha despised by Brahmins. Jnanaprakash said Buddhism had transformative power. Event also to commemorate Dr. Ambedkar's…

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Andhra Pradesh’s Bojjannakonda gets major facelift to draw more tourists

Centuries-old Bojjannakonda likely to draw tourists from across the world. Central govt. sanctioned ₹7.30 crore for landscaping & tourist amenities. Andhra Pradesh govt. allotted 2.5-acre site for meditation centre & landscaping.

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Unusual heist: INR 12.5 crore ancient Buddha statue stolen from US Art Gallery!

It is reported that the centuries-old Japanese bronze Buddha statue, valued at $1.5 million (approximately INR 12.5 crore), was stolen from an art gallery in Los Angeles last week. The Los Angeles Police Department has reported that the 250-pound (114 kg) bronze sculpture was stolen on September 18 from the…

The Times of India

Police investigate heist of $1.5m Buddha statue from California gallery

The Barakat Gallery reported the theft of the 250lb bronze statue, which the director alleges took place after it was ‘scoped out’

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Team from Buddhavanam project visits Buddhist rock caves in Sri Lanka

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Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated properties in burn zone

Lahaina residents are bracing for what they'll find when they return to the ruins of their homes after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 97 people and destroyed thousands of buildings

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'Don't say anything about it': why so many LGBTQIA+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities

More than half of Australia’s LGBTQIA+ Buddhists feel reluctant to “come out” to their Buddhist communities and nearly one in six have been told directly that being LGBTQIA+ isn’t in keeping with the Buddha’s teachings.

The Conversation

Opposing Sanatana Dharma is only about bringing equality, says DSS leader

DSS members support Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Ministers' statement on Sanatana Dharma, saying it is as dangerous as AIDS and leprosy and should be eradicated. They cite Buddha, Basaveshwara, Periyar Ramasamy, Ambedkar and Sahu Maharaj's ideologies of equality. DSS also condemns the killing of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi and Lankesh for…

The Hindu

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

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 .

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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 Hindu

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 Independent UK

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 Hindu

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…

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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

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