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Knowledge Nugget: Buddhist circuit tourism and Swadesh Darshan Scheme — Key insights for UPSC exam
25 Feb 2026 08:55 GMT
… Suddhodana, a leader of the Sakya clan of Kapilavastu (located in …
First Buddhist Council
Rajgir
Ajatashatru
Second Buddhist Council
Vaishali
Kalashoka
Third Buddhist Council …
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Ancient Temple Discovered in Nepal Offers New Insight into Buddha’s Early Life
24 Feb 2026 20:44 GMT
… the early centuries of Buddhism.
The structure was found … the capital of the ancient Sakya Kingdom, where Siddhartha Gautama … and events that followed the Buddha’s enlightenment.
Ancient travel … and Xuanzang, describe important Buddhist sites in the region that …
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Newly unearthed temple in Nepal revealed to be major ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site
24 Feb 2026 02:58 GMT
(TibetanReview.net, Feb23’26) – While Lumbini in ancient Sakya Kingdom is … recognized as the place where the Buddha … greater religious significance to Buddhists than its quiet present … the Sakya kingdom but also an active site of Buddhist …
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Unearthed temple in Nepal sheds new light on Buddha’s early life
21 Feb 2026 07:14 GMT
… far greater religious significance to Buddhists than its quiet present suggests … of the Sakya kingdom but also an active site of Buddhist worship … princely years before becoming the Buddha. Photo: Department of Archaeology, Nepal …
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Sakya Monastery-themed exhibition held at Palace Museum in Beijing
09 Feb 2026 23:37 GMT
… earliest monastery of the Sakya Sect of the Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Li Xin … earliest monastery of the Sakya Sect of the Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Li Xin … earliest monastery of the Sakya Sect of the Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Li Xin …
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Exposition Of Buddha’s Relics In New Delhi: Oasis Of Peace In Our Age Of War – Essay
31 Jan 2026 02:27 GMT
… refers to Buddha, with his innumerable names – Śakyamuni Buddha, Gautama Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama … lay-readers.
Buddha’s journey
According to Buddhist texts, the Buddha—Siddhārtha Gautama … capital of the Śākya clan, where the historical Buddha was born as …
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US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, Buddha Piprahwa relics, and Social Security Code
04 Jan 2026 12:34 GMT
… to different countries with significant Buddhist populations.
— These included Vietnam, Thailand … relic deposits directly connected to Buddha. Archaeological evidence associates the Piprahwa … Suddhodana, a leader of the Sakya clan of Kapilavastu (located in …
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PM Modi to inaugurate exposition of Buddha-linked Piprahwa relics, repatriated gems in Delhi
03 Jan 2026 05:33 GMT
… ministry, supported by Buddhist communities worldwide, it said … of the Buddha, enshrined by the Sakya clan, officials … the diplomatic corps, venerable Buddhist monks, senior government officials … art aficionados, followers of Buddhism, and many students.
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Knowledge Nugget: How Zehanpora excavation reveals Kashmir’s Buddhist past for your UPSC exam
31 Dec 2025 08:34 GMT
… : Origin of Buddhism
* Buddhism was founded by the Buddha, who was … , a leader of the Sakya clan of Kapilavastu (located … THE NUGGET: Mahayana Buddhism
1. Mahayana Buddhism emerged around the 1st … is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is …
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UPSC Key: SC stays 100-m rule for Aravalli, Kashmir in Buddhist history, and Rabies vaccine
30 Dec 2025 12:42 GMT
… neighbouring regions as custodians of Buddhist knowledge.
— Buddhism’s philosophical emphasis on … like Mahavastu, Buddhacharita, and others.
— Buddhism was founded by the Buddha, who was … Suddhodana, a leader of the Sakya clan of Kapilavastu (located in …