Tibetan Buddhism
Understanding the Kalachakra Ceremony: The Sacred Buddhist Ritual Attended by PM Modi in Bhutan
Nov 12, 2025 05:02 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the sacred Kalachakra "Wheel of Time" ceremony during his diplomatic visit to Bhutan, strengthening India-Bhutan relations while honoring this profound Tibetan Buddhist ritual. The two-day visit featured meetings with Bhutanese royalty, joint inauguration of a major hydroelectric project, and prayers before holy relics of Lord Buddha, showcasing the spiritual and developmental dimensions of India's engagement with its Himalayan neighbor.
China's Controversial Move: Tibetans Forced to Attend 'Fake Panchen Lama' Ceremony Amid Religious Suppression
Oct 15, 2025 08:27 pm CST
Chinese authorities have reportedly compelled thousands of Tibetans to attend a four-day Kalachakra empowerment ceremony led by state-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. This controversial event, held under heightened security and surveillance, represents China's ongoing efforts to legitimize their chosen religious figure while suppressing Tibetan Buddhism and undermining the Dalai Lama's influence. The legitimate 11th Panchen Lama, recognized by the Dalai Lama, has remained missing since his disappearance in 1995.