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30 Apr 2024 · Previous

Film Screening on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche: The Extraordinary Story of an Extraordinary Monk

This special documentary is all about the life of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, a Buddhist monk and diplomat who made a big impact in Ladakh. He also served as India's ambassador to Mongolia for ten years, where he helped bring back Buddha Dhamma after Communism ended. Kushok Bakula Rinpoche even built a monastery in Ulaan Baatar, just like the one in Ladakh, and it became very popular, even among leaders. When he was younger, he gathered local Ladakhi young people to protect against invaders from Pak

03 Apr 2024 · Previous

Global Spirituality Mahotsav

The Ministry of Culture and Heartfulness Foundation in association with International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) organized the Global Spirituality Mahotsav (GSM) with the theme of “Inner Peace to World Peace” from 14th – 17th March 2024 at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad. The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and the Hon'ble Vice Shri. President Jagdeep Dhankhar graced the event on 15 and 16 March respectively. The event witnessed a galaxy of spiritual leaders and eminent personal

26 Mar 2024 · Previous

Prayer Meet of Late Lama Lobzang at National Museum, New Delhi

Organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), a significant gathering of Buddhist devotees and lay persons convened at the National Museum in New Delhi for the prayer meet in honor of Late Lama Lobzang, who was the Executive President of the International Buddhist Confederation. The event was a heartfelt tribute to commemorate and celebrate the noble lifetime deeds of Ven. Lama Lobzang.

21 Mar 2024 · Previous

Holy Relics Kept Back to Their Native Place

The Holy Relics of the Buddha and his disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahagollana After the successful exposition of the Holy Relics of the Buddha and his disciples, Arahata Sariputta and Arahata Maudgalyanain Thailand, the Holy Buddha Relics have been returned to the National Museum on 19th March 2024. Today (20th March 2024), the Holy Relics of the disciples of the Buddha, Arahant Sariputta, and Arahant Mahagollana, departed for Chetiyagiri Vihar, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. This expositi

06 Mar 2024 · Previous

International Symposium on the “Significance of Vipassana Meditation for Wellbeing & Global Peace”

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) along with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Embassy of India in Bangkok, Thailand and Silpakorn University jointly organised a One-Day International Symposium on the “Significance of Vipassana Meditation for Wellbeing & Global Peace” on Tuesday, 27 February 2024 at the Main Auditorium of the Silpakorn University campus in Bangkok.

23 Feb 2024 · Previous

Exposition of the Holy Relics in Thailand – Feb 22 to March 18, 2024

The four Holy Piparahwa Relics of Lord Buddha and his Two Disciples Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalyayana reached Bangkok, Thailand on 22, February 2024 for a 26-day exposition along with the 22-member delegation, headed by Governor of Bihar Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar accompanying the sacred relics. The delegation comprises of venerable monks from Kushinagar, Aurangabad, Ladakh officials from Ministry of Culture,

01 Feb 2024 · Previous

Report on the Buddhist Philosophy Excursion and Cultural Exchange Program

A delegation comprising a group of prominent monks from different provinces of Nepal visited various Buddhist sites located in India from 12th January to 17th January 2024. The visit was organized by IBC in coordination with Nepal Chapter of IBC, which has been formed recently. The “Buddhist Philosophy Promotion & Monastery Development Project” of the Government of Nepal was also involved in planning and coordinating this visit. A committee appointed by the Govt. of Nepal overseas this project w

30 Jan 2024 · Previous

International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) Participates in the Foundation Stone Ceremony of the First-ever Ashoka Pillar in Sri Lanka

On January 28, 2024, a spiritually elevated ceremony took place at the Waskaduwe Temple in Sri Lanka, where the foundation stone for the country's inaugural Ashoka Pillar was laid. This event marked a momentous occasion in the cultural and spiritual ties between India and Sri Lanka. Distinguished dignitaries graced the occasion, including His Excellency Sri Santhosh Jha, the recently appointed High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, and Most Venerable Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche,

30 Jan 2024 · Previous

A Thai media delegation visited the IBC office

A Thai media delegation from the Television stations TNN24, NBT and few others was received by Mr. Abhijit Halder, Director General (DG) of IBC today. The delegation, led by Miss. Anna Suksukree (Producer), interviewed the DG on topics related to Buddha Dhamma and IBC's efforts in uniting the Buddhist voice from around the world on a single platform. They also sought his views on India –Thailand relations in the context of the Buddhist narrative.

19 Jan 2024 · Previous

Bodh Gaya Marathon ” Run For Global Peace”

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Bodhgaya Marathon Committee (BMC), and with full support from the Korean Buddhist Sangha, organised a Global Run for Peace on Sunday, 14 January 2024. The endeavour aimed to reinforce the need for unity and peaceful co-existence amidst all kinds of natural and man-made complexities that the world is facing today.

31 Dec 2023 · Previous

11th Anniversary of IBC

After an arduous journey marked by several ups and downs, the IBC today stands strong reaching out to the global Buddhist community in every way possible and holding numerous events spanning different facets of relevance to Buddha Dhamma. The IBC came into existence on Nov 02, 2012 and in order to mark the 11th Anniversary on this day, Team IBC decided to celebrate the occasion in a humble way by rekindling memories from the days of its origin by paying respect to Ven. Lama Lobzang, the founder

21 Dec 2023 · Previous

International Sangha Forum 2023

The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Buddhist Centre, along with 23 co-organizers, organised the First International Sangha Forum (ISF) from 20-22 December 2023 in Bodhgaya, Bihar - the sacred place where Gautama Buddha attained Enlightenment. During the inauguration session, the event witnessed the presence of practitioners of the Pali traditions of Southeast and South Asian countries, including India, Thailand