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Beijing condemns Dalai Lama’s Grammy win as ‘anti-China political manipulation’
Buddhist spiritual leader wins best audiobook and says he sees win ‘as a recognition of our shared universal r…
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The dangerous rise of Buddhist extremism: ‘Attaining nirvana can wait’ – podcast
Still largely viewed as a peaceful philosophy, across much of south-east Asia, the religion has been weaponise…
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The dangerous rise of Buddhist extremism: ‘Attaining nirvana can wait’
Still largely viewed as a peaceful philosophy, across much of south-east Asia, the religion has been weaponise…
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‘A joyous day’: India celebrates return of ancient gems linked to the Buddha
Culture ministry had threatened legal action over planned auction of Piprahwa precious stonesThe Indian govern…
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Monks behaving badly: the sex scandal rocking Thailand’s Buddhist clergy
Stories of monks behaving badly are not uncommon in Thailand, but the scale of a recent scandal has sparked qu…
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Buddhist rebirth v Chinese control: the battle to choose the Dalai Lama’s successor
The spiritual leader has said his inner circle of monks will find an heir, but China believes the choice is in…
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Dalai Lama outlines process for choosing his successor after he dies – video
The Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending y…
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Dalai Lama defies China to say successor will be chosen by Tibetan tradition
Spiritual leader challenges Beijing in video statement released in run-up to 90th birthday celebrationsThe Dal…
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Ancient India review – snakes, shrines and sexual desire power a passionate show
British Museum, LondonA lovable elephant deity and a floating serpent goddess are just two of the highlights i…
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Your chance to stare down a god: inside the British Museum’s mesmerising look at Indian religions
A show full of deities, snakes and shrines puts three ancient faiths in the spotlight. Our writer seeks out it…
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Vesak Day 2025: celebrations of Buddha – in pictures
Vesak is the most sacred day for Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddhartha Gau…
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Auction of gems linked to Buddha postponed after India legal threat
Ministry of culture tells Sotheby’s it would be ‘participating in continued colonial exploitation’ if sale of …
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India tries to halt auction of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha’s remains
Ministers claim sale in Hong Kong is unlawful and are demanding repatriation of sacred relics buried in third-…
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Auction of ancient Indian gems ‘imbued with presence of Buddha’ condemned
Sotheby’s sale of Piprahwa gems, excavated after burial with Buddha’s remains, denounced as perpetuating colon…
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Sri Lankan police investigate photo of Buddha’s tooth relic
Worshippers are frisked on entering temple in Kandy where relic is held and photography is strictly prohibited…