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Explore conferences, dialogues, commemorations and public programmes of the International Buddhist Confederation.

12 Apr 2021 · Previous

Heralding The “Astrological” New Year

For centuries million of Buddhists - as well as Hindus and others – have celebrated the New Year across much of Southeast and South Asia, based on astrological sciences, when the sun moves from the House of Pisces to the House of Aries in the celestial sphere. That happens between 13 and 14 April in the Christian calendar. Thus, April 14th marks the dawn of a New Year. On April 14th a special 90-minute webcast will mark this festive occasion. Produced by Lotus Communication Network and Attodeep

27 Feb 2021 · Previous

Eastern India Buddhist Conclave – Issues, Interaction & Initiatives, 1 – 2 March, 2021, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

IBC is world's largest Buddhist global body with its membership drawn from 39 countries and over 320 organizations, both monastic and lay, that include world bodies, national and regional federations, orders, temple bodies and monasteries and international organizations, institutions etc. IBC has been actively working on preservation and development of Buddhist tangible and intangible heritage in India the land of origin of Buddha Dhamma. IBC and its member bodies have also initiated various pr

23 Feb 2021 · Previous

National Conference on “Sikkim North Bengal Buddhist Conclave” was held at Manan Kendra, 22 February 2021

The programme was organized by Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi, and supported by the Ecclesiastical Department, Government of Sikkim. The event was graced by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Sikkim Shri Prem Singh Tamang as the chief guest, and attended by Hon'ble Minister, Ecclesiastical Department Shri Sonam Lama, Director of International Buddhist Conf

01 Feb 2021 · Previous

North East India Buddhist Conclave –Issues, Interaction & Initiatives, 3 –4 February, 2021, Guwahati, Assam India

24 Sep 2020 · Previous

Virtual Vesak- Buddha Poornima

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in association with Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC), IBC chapters and several partner organizations had put together a unique and blessed opportunity to witness and participate in the ceremonies and prayers from the most sacred sites of Buddha Dharma- Lumbini in Nepal, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar. The Secretary General of IBC, Ven. Dr. Dhammapiya, the Convenor of the National Buddha Poornima Celebrations explained “We were compelled

24 Sep 2020 · Previous

The Global Prayer Week

In continuation with the celebrations of the Vesak Day, a Global Prayer Week was observed, commencing from 7th May up to 16th May 2020. The virtual prayer week was dedicated to pray for the victims of Corona virus contagion and honouring the medical professionals and first responders in the frontline of humanity's fight back against the pandemic. Through live streaming we also had an opportunity to listen to invaluable messages, speeches and Dhamma talks from eminent personalities, great spiritu

24 Sep 2020 · Previous

Virtual Celebration of Asadha Poornima

International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) successfully hosted a Virtual celebration of AsadhaPoornima 2020 (also known as EsalaPoya/ AsanhaBucha) as Dharma Chakra Day on 4th July 2020 commemorating Budha's turning of wheel of Dhamma. It was on this sacred day that Tathagata Gautama Buddha, after his Enlightened Awakening in Bodhgaya came to Risipattana in present day Sarnath, near Varanasi in India, and gave the teaching of Dharma Chakra Pravattana Sutra to his first five disciples and forme