IBF president calls for cease-fire during World Buddhist Summit in Lumbini
President of the International Buddhist Federation (IBF), Dr Lam, today appealed to the King, the government and the Maoist rebels to observe a weeklong cease-fire during the 2nd World Buddhist Summit slated for Nov 30 to Dec 2 in Lumbini, Lord Buddha’s birthplace.
Dalai Lama Arrives in Russia
The Dalai Lama arrived in Elista, the capital of the Russian internal republic of Kalmykia, on Monday. Dalai Lama XIV did not plan any meetings on his first day in Russia. His two-day trip will include a service in a local Buddhist temple and its consecration.
Visit by Dalai Lama
Is it possible that the Dalai Lama will realize his attempt this time to visit South Korea next year for attending to religious affairs? It is currently hard to tell because the issue must be resolved diplomatically rather than religiously in light of the relations between Seoul and Beijing.
His Holiness Leaves for Kalmykia
The Buddhist citizens of Kalmykia were jubilant, as their long awaited dream of twelve years has finally come true. His Holiness the Dalai Lama yesterday left Dharamsala on a three day visit to the Russian Republic of Kalmykia, a Buddhist dominated region in Russia.
Russian region readies for Dalai Lama’s long-awaited visit
The Buddhist faithful in southern Russia busily prepared for a visit by the Dalai Lama, after Moscow had reportedly decided to finally issue a visa to Tibet’s spiritual leader over fierce Chinese objections.
Cholsum dance group celebrates its eleventh anniversary
Some five hundred people were packed in Kasturi Country Club, a 5,000 square feet hall that has been a venue for many gatherings for the Tibetan Community in New York. Today, they were there to celebrate the eleventh anniversary of founding of the Cholsum Dance Group.
Maoists announce district-level strike during Buddhist conference in Lumbini
In what is seen as a strange decision, the Maoist rebels have announced two-day long district-wide bandh in south-western district of Rupandehi-that is home to Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha.