The revival of Buddhism in India

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Dear reader,   Since 2016, the Ministry of Tourism under the government of India has been actively promoting the Buddhist tourist circuit.  Its map includes Bodh Gaya, Vaishali and Rajgir in Bihar, Kushinagar, Sarnath and Shravasti in UP along with Lumbini in Nepal. As part of the Buddhist tourism plans, earlier this month Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kushinagar international airport.    The story of Buddhism's birth and popularity in ancient India is well known. It is also true that the subcontinent had, very early on, seen a gradual decline of the religion. In recent years, however, there has been a revival of Buddhism. Our story this week by Mira Patel tries to unravel the many reasons why Buddhism has taken a new birth in the country. The revival of Buddhism in India can be mapped historically and be attributed to several factors, including geo-politics, the popularity of the religion among lower castes, the exile of the Dalai Lama in India as well as the appeal of Buddhism among younger populations.   Read the story: From popularity among Dalits to promotion of tourism: Buddhism’s new life in India   Sincerely,   Adrija Roychowdhury

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