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Takht-i-Bahi 2025: Hidden Caves, Buried Stupa & Digital 3D Revival of a Kushan Monastery (Originally published: March 2020 | Updated: October 2025 with expanded history, latest excavations, 3D scans, hidden caves, and Chinese inscriptions) Perched on a 150-meter limestone hill in Mardan, Takht-i-Bahi (meaning "Throne of the Water Spring" ) is Pakistan’s finest surviving 1st-century CE Buddhist monastery . Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 , this Gandharan marvel continues to unveil secrets in 2025 — from buried stupas to digital 3D models . This fully updated 2025 guide combines in-depth historical context , recent archaeological discoveries , secret monk caves , and modern preservation efforts . The Complete History of Takht-i-Bahi: From Kushan Glory to 21st-Century Revival 1st Century CE: Foundation Under the Kushan Empire Takht-i-Bahi was established during the reign of Kushan Emperor Kanishka (127–150 CE) , the golden age of Mahayana Buddhism in ...

Moghalmari Buddhist mahavihara: An ancient buddhist monestry in west bengal The Moghalmari Buddhist Mahavihara, located in west bengal's Paschim Medinipur district, is a significant archeological site from the early medieval period (6th-7th century CE). This ancient Buddhist monastery,dating to the post-Gupta and pre-Pala eras, is often to renowned sites like Nalanda Mahavihara in Bihar and Udaigiri and Lalitgiri  in Odisha. As the largest and oldest excavated Buddhist site in West Bengal, Moghalmari offers a fascinating glimps into India's Buddhist heritage. This article explores its history, excavation details, key findings, and why it's a must-visitfor history enthusiasts. Main gate Excavation site  Historical background of buddhist mahavihara                                       Moghalmari, also known as  MOGHALMARI                ...

                         Was jesus a Buddhist?  Could Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, have been influenced by Buddhism? It sounds surprising, but the similarities between Jesus’s teachings and Buddhist philosophy are striking. From compassion to non-violence, these parallels spark a big question: Was Jesus a Buddhist? Let’s dive into the historical context, shared teachings, and theories to uncover the truth behind this fascinating debate. Historical Context: Could Jesus Have Known About Buddhism? To figure out if Jesus was a Buddhist, let’s look at the historical timeline. Jesus lived around 4 BCE to 30 CE in Judea, while Gautama Buddha lived centuries earlier (563–483 BCE) in India. By Jesus’s time, Buddhism had spread far beyond India through: • Silk Road Trade: Ancient trade routes connected India to the Middle East, carrying ideas along with goods. • Ashoka’s Missionaries: Emperor Ashoka s...

A Sacred Journey Across Continents: In October 2025, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, revered as a National Treasure of India, embarked on a historic journey from New Delhi’s National Museum to the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery in Elista, Kalmykia—Europe’s only Buddhist-majority region. From October 11-18, over 90,000 devotees, some waiting in kilometer-long queues, gathered to pay homage, creating a powerful spectacle of faith and unity. [Source: PIB India] As a lifelong follower of Buddhist heritage, inspired by sites like Moghalmari Mahavihara, this event feels personal—a reminder of how the Dharma transcends borders, uniting hearts from India to Russia’s vast steppes. This exposition, a collaboration between India’s Ministry of Culture, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) , and Russia’s Buddhist community, wasn’t just a religious event—it was a testament to cultural diplomacy and the enduring legacy of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, the Ladakhi monk who revived Buddhism ...

Bodhi tree                       Buddha grew up and experienced a comfortable youth. But he continued to ponder about religious questions, and when he was 29 years old, he saw for the first time in his life (an old man, a sick person, a corpse and an ascetic)  what became known as the four sight in Buddhism. Shortly after, Prince Siddhartha woke up at high and decided to leave the palace behind in the middle of the night against the will of his father, to live the life of an wandering ascetic, leaving behind his just-born son Rahula and wife Yasodhara. He travelled to the river Anomiya with his charioteer Chandaka and horse Kaṇṭhaka.  Buddha cut his hair According to Buddhist text, when buddha left his palace, he shaved his head, clothed himself in humble garments, and, in his hermitage, he undertook severe  austerities including food starvation and mortification. Bodhi tree In 528 BCE, after six year of learning unde...