The relics deposited in the stupa by members of the Buddha’s family clan, the Shakya, were considered the sharira of the Buddha. Sharira, often imperfectly translated as “relics,” refers ...

Later, on May 13, 2025, the sacred relic of Shakyamuni Buddha, recognized as a National Treasure of India, was ceremoniously welcomed to Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi, the headquarters of the Vietnam ...

Hanoi, May 23 (IANS) The Holy Buddha Relics sent from India were enshrined at an ancient Buddhist temple Phuc Son pagoda in Bac Giang Province of Vie. Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the sharing of the Buddha’s relics has underscored the deep-rooted cultural and ...

“Buddha relics,” or sarira, originally refer to the cremated remains of Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as “Buddha bones.” Later, the term expanded to include the remains of eminent monks. According to ...

Sotheby’s has postponed the controversial auction of ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha’s remains at the last hour after the Indian government threatened legal action.. The international ...

The relics, listed for auction by Sotheby’s Hong Kong on 7 May, ... The auction, titled The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha, Mauryan Empire, Ashokan Era, circa 240–200 BC, ...

Relics from the collection of jewels said to have been buried with Buddha at an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in 2023.

Item 1 of 4 Workers remove a 'The Piprahwa Gems' sign from the wall after auction house Sotheby's postpones an auction of gems tied to Buddha's corporeal relics, following opposition from India ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that the initiative to share the holy relics of the Buddha with Vietnam ...