The fabled Piprahwa Relics have arrived in Ladakh, where they will be exhibited in several important locations including Leh and Zanskar
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Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics of the Buddha in Sri Lanka, Part Two
The Holy Devnimori Relics of the Buddha in Sri Lanka are being exhibited at a temple of historic significance and diplomatic symbolism
Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics of the Buddha in Sri Lanka, Part One
The exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics of the Buddha in Sri Lanka celebrates the Buddhist ties between India and its island neighbor
2nd Global Buddhist Summit: Monastics to Join Republic Day Parade in New Delhi
On Republic Day, International Buddhist Confederation will host a panoply of international monastics to witness India’s military parade
2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026 to Bring Together Buddhist Leaders in New Delhi
International Buddhist Confederation to host its second iteration of a global, ecumenical summit in January
Indian president urges citizens to imbibe Buddha’s teachings on Vesak day
IBC commemorates Buddha Purnima with a renewed government commitment to the spread of Indian Buddhism
India Celebrates Ashadha Purnima 2022 in Sarnath
Ashadha Purnima 2022 being held at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, with Anandiben Patel and Meenakashi Lekhi as distinguished speakers
A Lion: Mr. Shakti Sinha, Director General of International Buddhist Confederation
A core figure in India’s largest Buddhist organization has departed. Mr. Shakti Sinha (b. 1957) passed away on Monday at the age of 64. He was director general of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), second in seniority only to Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya, the secretary general. Beyond his immediate contact with the Buddhist community, Shakti Sinha was […]
Prime minister Modi and President Kovind take Asadha Poornima 2021 Online
Highlighting its enduring presence among the Indian Buddhist community since 2011, on 24 July the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) hosted this year’s Asadha Poornima over YouTube and Facebook Live, bringing together Buddhist leaders and supporters of the Buddhist tradition from around the world. Asadha Poornima is otherwise known as Dharma Chakra Day, and commemorates the […]