Āshaḍha Pūrṇima is the second most important sacred day of observance for Buddhists after Vaishakha Buddha Pūrṇima. It commemorates Buddha's First Sermon - Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta (Pāli) or Dharmacakra Pravartana Sūtra (Sanskrit). Seven weeks after his enlightenment, he gave the discourse to pañcavargiya - the five former ascetic disciples- at the ‘Deer Park', Ṛṣipatana Mrigadāya in the current day Sarnath, in Varanasi, UP, India. It is also popularly known as the First Turning of th...
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The Asadha Purnima celebrations held on 21st July 2024 was a significant event organized by the International Buddhist Confederation in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), and Ministry of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh. The celebrations marked the day when Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, at Sarnath near Varanasi in India. This event is also referred as "Turning the Wheel of Dharma"....
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On his arrival in New Taipei city SG, IBC Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden visited the Gaden Shartse’s branch centre in New Taipei city. SG, IBC Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden was responsible for building this centre from scratch. During his visit, a short ceremony with the presence of the present Abbot of Gaden Shartse Monastery was held....
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Uttar Pradesh Tourism in collaboration with the IBC organized (28 June, 2024 at Hotel Ashok) 'Bodhi Yatra', which envisaged a knowledge exchange with all stakeholders in building a Buddhist circuit in the state. The event included a cultural show depicting the life of Lord Buddha, celebrating Uttar Pradesh's historical and spiritual heritage and the importance of the Buddhist circuit in boosting tourism. The conclave felicitated attendees who have consistently contributed towards Buddhist touri...
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Shartse Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden, Secretary General of the International Buddhist Confederation, along with a distinguished group of monks representing both the Mahayana and Theravada traditions, honoured the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers with their presence at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. This event marked a significant moment of spiritual resonance, reflecting the deep cultural and religious unity of India. The con...
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