India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, with Buddhist monks at a 2023 Buddhist summit in India. From thehindu.comNew Delhi will host the first-ever Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS), an international gathering aimed at fostering dialogue among Buddhist leaders, scholars, and practitioners from across Asia, on 5–6 November. India has a longstanding commitment to promoting Buddhist culture, highlighted through initiatives such as the Buddhist Tourism Circuit, which connects key sites associated with the life of the Buddha, as well as the recent Global Buddhist Summit and the International Conference on Shared Buddhist Heritage. Organizers of the ABS emphasized that the summit would address the enduring impact of the Buddhadharma on Asian societies and explore how the Buddhist teachings remain relevant. By addressing common issues and promoting cultural heritage, the summit is aimed at reinforcing Buddhism’s role as a unifying force across diverse regions.

Source: The Hindu November 05, 2024 05:48 UTC