Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang joined in the celebration, extending heartfelt greetings to the people on Buddha Purnima, synonymous with Saga Dawa. In a Facebook post, he emphasized the ...

The miniature statue was in a small wooden Buddhist altar called “zushi,” and wrapped in a drawstring bag of cloth. Scrolls and Buddhist scripture were also found inside the statue’s body ...

All suffering is ultimately caused by these human urges. People might suffer because they cannot accept change (viparinama-dukkha) or because they have become attached to possessions or sensation ...

Sikkim is India’s least populated state, known for its stunning mountain views and rich Buddhist culture. Tap to read more about Sikkim.

He was born into a privileged family, who were considered a ruling family. Birth - Buddhist teachings say that his mother, Queen Maya, had a dream foretelling of the Buddha’s birth and during ...

It plays a vital role in preserving Buddhist traditions and offers stunning views of the Tawang Valley. Rumtek is one of Sikkim's most significant monasteries, known for its magnificent ...

At least 80 people are missing, including 22 Indian army personnel in the north-eastern state of Sikkim. Ten have already been confirmed dead in Sikkim after a cloud burst triggered massive flash ...

The confirmed death toll from the flash floods in Sikkim rose to 14 on Thursday with 102 people, including 22 Army personnel, still missing after the glacier-fed Lhonak lake in north Sikkim ...