The Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum, inaugurated in 2025 in Vaishali, Bihar, marks a milestone in preserving and showcasing Buddhist heritage. Constructed using over 42,000 blocks of pink sandstone, it houses the relic casket discovered from a 5th- century mud stupa – putting the Buddha's relics on public display for the first time in nearly six decades. The museum also features a meditation center, library and guesthouse, drawing archaeologists, scholars, and visitors alike.

Originally published in Museum Mosaic 2025, published May 2026.

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