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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 gems goes ahead

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

What are the Piprahwa gems, and why is India trying to stop their auction?

New Delhi says private sale of gems linked to the Buddha is unlawful and demands repatriation from Sotheby’s.

Al Jazeera · May 6, 2025

India demands halt to Hong Kong auction of sacred Buddha relics

Government urges return of items excavated in 1898, calling their sale a violation of global heritage laws

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

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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 relics buried in third-century BC

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

The brutal bosses of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers kicked my ass for two hours straight

We go hands-on with Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and chat with the developers about the upcoming game.

TechRadar · May 5, 2025

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 colonial violence

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Lost To History: Myanmar Heritage Falls Victim To Quake

When a massive earthquake hit Myanmar last month, centuries of sacred history tumbled down -- towering Buddha idols, sky-scraping stupas and the pure-white pagoda where 83-year-old Khin Sein has prayed for most of her life.

International Business Times · Apr 28, 2025

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Stampede feared as millions flock to see rarely displayed Buddha relic in Sri Lanka

Sacred relic is on public display for first time in 16 years

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

‘If Jesus and Buddha had our work schedule, they’d have fallen out too’: boyband Five on bullying, Britney and their blockbuster return

After being fast-tracked to stardom, the bad boys of Y2K pop butted heads and burned out. They explain how they faced their demons for an arena-sized reunion – and why Simon Cowell was ‘a proper winker’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025

Train rides through the clouds and Bawa's tropical modernism: Sri Lanka's best cultural experiences

Planning a trip to the tropical island country of the moment? Beverley Watts has your guide to the unmissable historic sites, iconic architecture and wonderful wildlife to add to your itinerary

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Buddhist statues in Thailand splashed with water as Songkran New Year festival starts

Locals, tourists and others visited the Wat Arun temple in the capital Bangkok to pour water on Buddha images in an act that symbolises cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

Euronews · Apr 14, 2025

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1,644 amid race to find survivors – as it happened

Myanmar’s military rulers have called for ‘any country, any organisation’ to help as concerns grow over how rescuers will reach affected areas. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2025

South Korea moves national treasures to safety as ‘worst wildfires in history’ kill 26

Fires damage historic temple structures and artefacts in Uiseong

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Workers Save Buddha As S. Korea's Wildfires Raze Ancient Temple

At South Korea's thousand-year-old Gounsa Temple, workers delicately swaddled a giant gilded Buddha statue with a fire-retardant blanket.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

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Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2025

Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine

Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.

Newslaundry · Mar 18, 2025

Tracing the Bodh Gaya temple conflict: From Ashoka to Viceroy to Lalu and roadside protests

The morning air in Bodh Gaya carries the scent of incense and the soft murmur of mantras. But two kilometres from the revered Mahabodhi Temple – one of Buddhism's four holiest pilgrimage sites – a different sound rises.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025

Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers

In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei. Historians do not know her birth name or in what year she was born, but they do know that she served as empress dowager between 515 and 528. As the…

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Archaeologists unearth centuries-old statue in Cambodia’s Angkor temple

The torso remarkably matches a head discovered at the same site nearly a century ago

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The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

The White Lotus fans call out streamer after first episode appears to be censored in India

JioHotstar, the official streaming partner for HBO’s The White Lotus in India, seems to have censored the first episode of the show’s third season

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, try loving-kindness meditation

Most people love love, but not everyone loves Valentine’s Day.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025

Seeking Zen at a silent Buddhist retreat comes with its own challenges

It was supposed to be a quiet and peaceful weekend, but it left one writer lost for words

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Indonesia showcases returned artifacts it had sought for decades from the Netherlands

Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated by the Dutch government to its former colony are on display at Indonesia’s National Museum, providing a glimpse into the country’s rich heritage that the government had struggled to retrieve

inkl · Jan 20, 2025

Exploring Thai Culture: Temples, Traditions, and Timeless Beauty

Thailand is home to over 40,000 Buddhist temples. These temples attract millions of travelers eager to dive into the culture. The country mixes old traditions with new life, creating a rich experience for all who visit.

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025

‘I’ll never forget that moment’: Los Angeles residents who lost their homes in the fires describe their week from hell

More than a week after fires forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in the Los Angeles area, residents who lost everything are left to deal with the aftermath.They talk to Andrea Cavallier about what’s next and how a community is coming together

International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025

Chinese Artist Cashes In On Buddha-like Trump Statues

Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation.

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