Lumbini
Findings shed light on when the Buddha (might have) died
By Traci Watson — November 27, 2013
(RNS) The debate over when the Buddha died is not just academic: Buddhist countries such as Thailand use a dating system pegged to the year of his death, and some of his prophecies imply no one will achieve enlightenment a certain number of years after his passing.
Nepal battles misconceptions over Buddha’s birthplace
By Vishal Arora — September 11, 2013
(RNS) Next month, Nepal will circulate a new 100-rupee note with the imprint, “Lumbini: The Birthplace of Lord Buddha.” The note is part of the government’s most recent effort to correct the record.
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