News: The Ministry of Culture has presented the first set of five volumes of Mongolian Kanjur published under the National Mission for Manuscripts(NMM) to the President. Facts: Mongolian Kanjur: It is a Buddhist canonical text in 108 volumes which is considered to be the most important religious text in Mongolia. In the Mongolian language ‘Kanjur’… Continue reading Five volumes of Mongolian Kanjur presented to President
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Dharma Chakra Day
News: Prime Minister Modi will address the celebration of Dharma Chakra Day / Asaadh Poornima on July 4, 2020. Facts: Dharma Chakra Day is being organized by the International Buddhist Confederation under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture,Government of India. Dharma Chakra Day: It commemorates Buddha’s First Sermon to his first five ascetic disciples… Continue reading Dharma Chakra Day