Why are monks protesting at Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's holiest site, in Bihar?
A longstanding dispute over the control of Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is once again at the forefront. Several ...
What is the controversy over the Bodh Gaya temple? | Explained
Buddhist monks protest for autonomy over Bodh Gaya temple, demanding repeal of Bodh Gaya Temple Act since 1949.
Why Are Buddhist Monks Protesting At Bodh Gaya, What Are Their Demands? Explained
Protesting Buddhist monks under All India Buddhist Forum have submitted a memorandum to the Bihar government for the repeal ...
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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.
Mahabodhi shrine dispute reaches Parliament as Buddhists demand control over temple
The issue has united Buddhists from across the country and other nations. A Buddhist from Nagpur said the All India Buddhist ...
Anuradhapura and the roots of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island ...
Give Mahabodhi temple control to Buddhists, Athawale urges Nitish
Patna: Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, met CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday, urging ...
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Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine
The temple was built by Emperor Ashoka, who visited Bodh Gaya in 260 BCE after embracing Buddhism, roughly 200 years after the Buddha’s enlightenment. It remained under Buddhist management for ...