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India Gazette
18-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Sikkim CM meets delegation from Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition in Delhi
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, held a meeting with a delegation from the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) in the national capital on Wednesday. According to a Sikkim Chief Minister's Office statement, the delegation was led by the President of IHCNBT, His Eminence Padma Thegtse Rinpoche. During the meeting, His Eminence briefed the Chief Minister on the Council's extensive work at the national level, particularly its efforts to promote and preserve Buddhist traditions across the trans-Himalayan region, spanning from Arunachal Pradesh to Ladakh. As per the statement, Chief Minister Tamang lauded the Council's commitment and contributions toward the spiritual and cultural enrichment of the Himalayan Buddhist community. He assured the delegation of the continued support of the Government of Sikkim in their initiatives. The Chief Minister also shared the various initiatives and developmental work undertaken by the Sikkim Government in support of the Buddhist community in the state. In response, the IHCNBT delegation extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister for his support and encouragement. Earlier, on March 21, the First General Assembly of the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition was successfully held at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi. The assembly brought together 120 Buddhist representatives from various Himalayan states for a historic discussion on safeguarding cultural identity and religious heritage. Key figures present included Lochen Tulku Rinpoche, then-President of IHCNBT; Maling Gombu, General Secretary; Sonam Wangchuk, a founding member; and Rajiv Kumar, Director of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), among other distinguished participants. In his keynote address, Lochen Tulku Rinpoche had emphasised the urgent need to preserve indigenous Himalayan languages and transform monasteries into modern learning centres. 'We must be Buddhists of the 21st century,' he said, underlining the importance of comprehensive knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and practice. He also noted the Council's achievement in securing recognition for the Bhoti language through NIOS, following the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. (ANI)
Deccan Herald
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
China diluting Buddhist identity in Himalayas through marriages: RSS leader
Indresh Kumar claimed that after usurping Tibet, China is manoeuvring marriages of Chinese youth with Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist girls to dilute their identity.
The Print
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
China trying to dilute identity of Buddhists in Himalayan region: RSS leader Indresh Kumar
The RSS leader claimed that after usurping Tibet, China is maneuvering marriages of Chinese youth with Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist girls to dilute their identity. He was addressing media persons here after his four-day visit of Buddhist-dominated tribal districts of Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur along the Chinese border. Shimla, Jun 15 (PTI) Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Sunday alleged that China was trying to dilute the identity of Buddhists in Himalayan region, including Tibet, and undermine their culture. He said China recently announced that it would name the successor of the Dalai Lama and added that it must be vociferously opposed to send a clear message that Tibetans and Buddhists elsewhere would not tolerate any interference in their religious and spiritual matters. Kumar said that he visited Tibetan monasteries and localities and interacted with people. He said that he held discussions with them regarding developmental, religious and cultural issues and stressed the need to be aware of challenges faced by them. Calling upon Buddhists and Sanatani Hindus to stay together and thwart attempts to divide them, he said that Christian missionaries are also engineering conversions through service and education. Tibetans and Hindus must be made aware that conversion means change of identity, he said. The government of India has started several schemes for overall development of border areas and the state government should implement the centrally sponsored schemes for faster development of these areas, he added. PTI BPL KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Deccan Herald
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
India seeks to halt auction of Buddhist relics by Sotheby's Hong Kong, sends legal notice
New Delhi: Days before going under the hammer at Sotheby's Hong Kong, India has stepped in to halt the auction of a portion of sacred Buddhist relics, which were excavated in the northern part of the country in 1898, and demanded their Ministry of Culture said in a statement on Monday that it has issued a "legal notice to Sotheby's Hong Kong", seeking "immediate cessation of the auction" scheduled for May was no immediate reaction from the auction overhauls teaching in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to counter China."These relics, excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa -- widely recognised as the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Lord Buddha -- hold immense historical and spiritual significance," the statement Piprahwa Relics, which include bone fragments, soapstone and crystal caskets, a sandstone coffer, and offerings such as gold ornaments and gemstones, were excavated by William Claxton Peppe in 1898, it inscription in Brahmi script on one of the caskets confirms these as relics of the Buddha deposited by the Sakya clan, the ministry majority of these relics were transferred to the Indian Museum in Kolkata in 1899 and are classified as 'AA' antiquities under the Indian law, prohibiting their removal or sale, the statement said..'While a portion of the bone relics was gifted to the King of Siam, a selection retained by Peppe's descendants has now been listed for auction," it a post on X, the culture ministry also shared a copy of the legal notice.."On behalf of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, this legal notice is hereby issued to Sotheby's Hong Kong and Chris Peppe, descendant of William Claxton Peppe, demanding the immediate cessation of the auction titled 'The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha, Mauryan Empire, Ashokan Era, circa 240-200 BCE', scheduled for May 7, 2025,' the notice read.
