It is believed these relics are from the historical Buddha and 16 of his closest disciples, or arhats. Manifestations of piety and devotion, the 2,500-year-old relics are said to contain strong ...
"For several years, we have held a strong intention to offer a precious Buddha relic to His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, who is a symbol of peace, kindness and compassion in this ...
In a post on X, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) stated, "A momentous occasion unfolds as the Holy Buddha relics, along with the relics of his first two disciples, Arhant Sariputta ...
India, as the birthplace of Buddha Dhamma, holds a foundational place in the practice and symbolism surrounding the relics of the Buddha. The presence of relics--be it physical remains of the ...