Scholars note that Buddhist relics connect followers to an “absent” Buddha or beloved master, though authenticity is sometimes disputed
Ancient Piprahwa gems linked to the Buddha’s relics are exhibited in New Delhi for the first time in over a century
Sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrived in Bhutan from India on Saturday, where they will be placed on display for the Global Peace Prayer Festival.
Nearly two months after the Piprahwa relics—a collection of jewels and cremated remains believed to be from the historical Buddha—were returned to India by the
Piprahwa gems, linked to the Buddha’s clan, are returned to India after canceled Hong Kong auction
A Sotheby’s auction of ancient Buddhist relics was postponed after India demanded their return and an ethical debate on cultural repatriation
Jewels said to be linked to the Buddha’s relics will be auctioned at Sotheby’s Hong Kong this week with critics saying the move commercializes sacred objects and echoes colonial extraction
The king and queen of Thailand embarked on a historic four-day visit to Bhutan, where they were guests of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Sri Lanka is showcasing the sacred tooth relic of the historical Buddha to the public for the first time in 16 years.
Prime Minister Modi announces that ancient Buddhist relics discovered in Gujarat’s Aravalli will travel from India to Thailand where millions of devotees are expected to pay respects.
Monks from the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism hosted a display of Buddhist relics and their reliquary in Seoul after their historic return to South Korea.
Thailand will observe Makha Bucha on 24 February, an important Buddhist festivals that extends across many countries in South and Southeast Asia.
