India seeks to stop the sale of Piprahwa jewels discovered alongside Buddha’s remains | Buddhism
The Indian government has taken action to halt what it describes as “unethical” auctions of ancient gem relics. The Ministry of Culture has raised concerns about the Piprahwa Gems auction happening in Hong Kong this week, claiming it breaches both Indian and international laws as well as UN treaties. Legal notices were issued concerning the […]
Buddha’s Precious Treasures, Estimated At Rs 107 Crore, To Be Sold At Auction In Hong Kong
An extraordinary collection of ancient gems, believed to be buried alongside Buddha’s ashes, is going up for auction this week at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. Unearthed in 1898 from a pagoda in Piplawa, near what is now Uttar Pradesh—Buddha’s birthplace—this remarkable find includes pearls, rubies, sapphires, topaz, garnets, corals, amethysts, rock crystals, seashells, and gold […]