Sacred Buddha Relics from India to Grace Bhutan in a Grand Exposition for Global Peace

Key Points

1. Sacred Buddha Relics from India will be exhibited in Bhutan from 8th to 18th November 2025.
2. The exposition coincides with the 70th birth anniversary of Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the fourth King of Bhutan.
3. Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, will lead the Indian delegation.
4. The relics will be enshrined at the Kuenrey Hall of Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu.
5. The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) will organize three exhibitions: Guru Padmasambhava, Sacred Legacy of the Shakyas, and Life and Teachings of the Buddha.
6. This is the second time the relics have been to Bhutan, the first being in 2011.
7. Buddhism has been a cornerstone of Bhutanese identity for centuries, influencing its culture and the philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH).