India to host summit on Buddhism

Last Updated19/04/2023

India will host an international summit on Buddhism on April 20 and 21.
Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception being China.
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave.

This maiden conference will be organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation
It will discuss contemporary global issues through a Buddhist perspective.
It aims to find solutions to problems such as climate change, poverty, and conflict by exploring the Buddhist teachings and practices
Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Japan, and 150 from India will participate in the summit
The delegates include prominent scholars, monks, diplomats and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe.

The conference themed “Responses to contemporary challenges from philosophy to praxis” will be inaugurated by Prime Minister
The discussion will be under four themes - Buddha Dhamma and peace, Buddha Dhamma: environmental crisis, health and sustainability, preservation of Nalanda Buddhist tradition and Buddhist pilgrimage, living heritage and relics.