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After 14 years in hiding, when King Valagamba finally returned to reclaim his throne in Anuradhapura around 89 BCE, he paid ...
This is the first time that a Buddha statue has been erected in a public place in Kenya. The statue was ceremonially unveiled by the Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Nairobi, Veluppillai Kananathan ...
Travels in a Paradoxical Island," Razeen Sally skillfully blends the narrative styles of George Orwell and Bill Aitken.
The stunning country of Sri Lanka has recovered from colonial rule and civil war to become a proudly independent nation with ...
Sri Lanka can be best described as south Asia in miniature form, filled with beaches, elephants, tea plantations, curries, sacred rituals, colourful ...
Rich in history and places associated with the life of the enlightened soul, Bihar is a treasure trove for those who want an ...
In Sri Lanka, on a 24/7 basis the words of wisdom of Gautama Buddha are related in some place or another. In over 12,000 ...
In his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to those who were going on pilgrimages such as the Amarnath Yatra and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Seventeen national treasures, including the ancient Dong Duong Buddha statue and the oldest wooden Buddha figures in Southeast Asia, are now on display at the HCM City Museum of History.
HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...
Fort Myers' Buddha LIVE is closing due to costly building repairs. The owners cited unresolved infrastructure issues with the landlord as the reason for closure.