Local Buddhist monastery plans $850K expansion off Danby Road
An ambitious expansion of the local Tibetan Buddhist monastery could happen within two years, project officials said, assuming all approvals by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board fall into place.
Tibetan Music Festival Kalachakra-2006
Buddhist Pilgrims of Kalachakra 2006 at Amaravati witness the biggest ever concert in the exile history. According to the organizers, last night’s Tibetan Music concert was the biggest ever concert, even bigger than those two big concerts at Bylakuppe in South India.
The Kalachakra in India: Dalai Lama tells Tibetans from Tibet they are key to future
The Dalai Lama opened the Kalachakra teachings this week in Amravati, India, with a powerful statement urging Tibetans from inside Tibet to tell Tibetans when they return about the importance of the ‘Middle Path’ approach towards a genuine autonomy for Tibet.
Did Buddha live in 17th century B.C?
When was Lord Buddha born? Or when did he attain Nirvana? The answers to such puzzling historical questions may be found in the texts of puranas and scriptures.
China, India agree to meet in Feb for border talks
China and India agreed on Tuesday to meet in India at the end of next month for negotiations on their disputed border, wrapping up two days of talks China described as “friendly and practical”.