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PM Inaugurates “The Light & the Lotus” Exposition on Piprahwa Buddha Relics
The Prime Minister inaugurates the Grand International Exposition “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”. The event marks the reunification of the Piprahwa gem relics of Lord Buddha, repatriated after 127 years.
“The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Current Trigger | Inauguration by the Prime Minister; reunification of Piprahwa gem relics of Lord Buddha; repatriation after 127 years |
| Exposition Title | “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” |
| Relics Name | Piprahwa gem relics of Lord Buddha |
| Discovery | Year 1898; British Civil Engineer William Claxton Peppé |
| Discovery Location | Buddhist stupa at Piprahwa (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Archaeological Significance | Archaeological evidence linking the Piprahwa site with ancient Kapilavastu; Kapilavastu: wide identification as the place where Bhagwan Buddha spends early life prior to renunciation |
| Association of Relics | Belief of association with the mortal remains of Gautama Buddha |
| Buddha’s Teachings: Governance | Right Speech; conduct; livelihood; citizen-centric governance |
| Social Equity | Opening of the Sangha to all individuals regardless of status; basis for eliminating discrimination against vulnerable groups including women, transgender individuals, and sex workers |
| Environment & Consumerism | Middle-path; moderation between extreme luxury and austerity; solution framework for over-exploitation of resources and climate change |
| Ethics in Technology & Science | Simplicity; reverence for all life; technological progress without cost to moral values; mindfulness and right understanding; scientific temper; spirit of inquiry |