India Recovers Ancient Buddhist Relics Removed During Colonial Era
Buddhistdoor Global
31 July 2025
Piprahwa gems, linked to the Buddha’s clan, are returned to India after canceled Hong Kong auction
Buddha Relics Draw Nearly 18 Million Devotees During Historic Exposition in Vietnam
Justin Whitaker
5 June 2025
A month-long exposition of sacred Buddha relics drew nearly 18 million devotees across Vietnam, marking a historic spiritual event shared by India and Vietnam
UPDATE: Sotheby’s Postpones Auction of Buddha-Linked Relics Following Indian Government Intervention
Justin Whitaker
8 May 2025
A Sotheby’s auction of ancient Buddhist relics was postponed after India demanded their return and an ethical debate on cultural repatriation
Buddha-Linked Relics Head to Auction, Sparking Ethical and Cultural Debate as India Demands Halt to Sale
Justin Whitaker
6 May 2025
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
Taiwanese Buddhist Association Donates Relics to China
Justin Whitaker
28 March 2024
The return of the relics marked the first major return of items since the 2016 ceremony when Ven. Master Hsing Yun donated a Buddha head statue with historical significance
Visitors Flock to Landmark Exhibition of Buddha Relics in Singapore
Craig Lewis
6 December 2023
The Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Singapore organized a celebration of the historical legacy of the Buddha, with an exhibition of the Kapilavastu Relics.
Ancient Buddhist Stupa Visible as Mekong River Levels Recede in Thailand
Justin Whitaker
16 March 2023
The newly visible stupa has become a pilgrimage site for Buddhists as drought hits the region
Chinese Court Upholds Ruling Ordering Return of Zhang Gong Patriarch Buddhist Statue
Justin Whitaker
21 July 2022
This is the latest step in a long battle to return the revered Buddhist statue to its home in China
National Museum of Tuva Hosts Exhibition of Buddhist Relics
Lyudmila Klasanova
21 February 2019
Relics were found inside a Buddha statue by the…
180 Artifacts Discovered in Ancient Statue of the Bodhisattva Manjushri
BD Dipananda
14 May 2018
Sculpture part of the collection of the temple…
Stupas – A Reflection on What They Symbolize
Buddhistdoor Global
7 May 2012
St?pas began in ancient times as dome-shaped mounds of earth or brick constructed to mark the passing of a great monarch. St?pas found in the