Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine

Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine

Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.

Protests erupt at Buddhism's holiest site over Hindu control of sacred temple

BODH GAYA, INDIA: In Bodh Gaya, a town in Bihar, India, known as the birthplace of Buddha’s enlightenment, Buddhist protests are gaining momentum after police forcibly removed monks from the Mahabodhi Temple. The demonstrations are fueled by a long-standing demand from Buddhists to take full control of the temple, one of their most sacred sites. Abhishek Bauddh, a 30-year-old Buddhist from Chhattisgarh, has been visiting Bodh Gaya since his teen…

Mass Buddhist protests in India: Fight for shrine in BodhgayaIn the Indian city of Bodhgaya, Buddhists are demanding that they be given control of the Mahabodhi Temple. The protesters are demanding the repeal of a 1949 law that allows Hindus to participate in the management of the temple.