New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of the Global Buddhist Summit today. The Prime Minister’s Office gave this information in a statement. The delegates attending the conference will discuss the major global issues of today and find solutions in the Buddha’s Dhamma based on universal values.
The two-day summit is being organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation on April 20-21 at Ashoka Hotel in the capital. According to the PMO, the Prime Minister will address it after inaugurating the program at 10 am.
The summit will discuss how to deal with contemporary challenges with the help of Buddhist philosophy and thought. This global summit will underline India’s relevance and importance in Buddhism, because Buddhism was born in India.
The theme of the two-day Global Buddhist Summit is “Responding to Contemporary Challenges: From Philosophy to Practice”. Around 171 delegates from around 30 countries and 150 delegates from Indian Buddhist organizations will participate in this summit. Eminent scholars, union leaders and followers of the religion from all over the world will also participate in it.
