Saving Mes Aynak
Afghan archaeologists and villagers fight to save the ancient Buddhist city of Mes Aynak, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of recent times, from destruction by a Chinese copper mine.
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Buddha Buzz Weekly: Aug. 25, 2018
Buddhist leaders resign, Facebook changes its rules on “Buddhism,” and China denies a Tibetan activist’s appeal. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
Recent discovery of “earliest Buddhist shrine” a sham?
The story that garnered international headlines made numerous unfounded and misinformed claims
The Fate of Mes Aynak
An ancient Buddhist city is caught in a drawn-out battle between commerce and culture in Afghanistan
Ancient Monastery Discovered in Gujarat – Updated
From the Times of India: Gujarat State Archaeological Department has discovered a small size Buddhist monastery in Gujarat’s Vadnagar, which dates back to 1,900 years. According to a report in Desh Gujarat, the walls of the…
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