The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Mahabodhi Society of India will mark Ashadha Purnima at Uttar Pradesh’s Sarnath on July 10, the Ministry of Culture said on ...

Cheap alms bowls imports hit Sri Lanka makers, monks Amal JAYASINGHE AFP Jun 19, 2025 Updated Jun 20, 2025 1 of 5 Buddhist monks carry traditional begging bowls as they seek alms from devotees ...

Similarly, in April, the highland city of Kandy, home to the Temple of the Tooth, Buddhism’s most sacred shrine in Sri Lanka, was overwhelmed by garbage as large crowds flocked to the city.

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

The alms bowl, or "paathra", is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka, artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

Panvila (Sri Lanka) (AFP) – The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

Cheap alms bowls imports hit Sri Lanka makers, monks Amal JAYASINGHE AFP Jun 19, 2025 Updated 28 mins ago 1 of 5 ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality. The village of Panvila has ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality. The village of Panvila ...