Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, hosted by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation. The summit, which was held on April 20-21, 2023, focused on contemporary challenges faced by the world and how Buddhist philosophy can provide guidance and inspiration in tackling these challenges.
Introduction
- PM Modi inaugurates Global Buddhist Summit
- Summit hosted by Ministry of Culture in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation
- Summit focuses on contemporary challenges and Buddhist philosophy
Inauguration Ceremony
- PM Modi offered flowers to Buddha statue
- PM Modi offered monk robes to nineteen eminent monks
- Union Minister for Culture, Shri G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Ministers of State for Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Smt Meenakshi Lekhi, and Secretary General of International Buddhist Confederation, Dr Dhammapiya were present
Theme of the Global Buddhist Summit
- “Responses to Contemporary Challenges: Philosophy to Praxis”
- Engaging global Buddhist Dhamma leadership and scholars
- Policy inputs to address contemporary challenges collectively
- Exploration of how Buddhist philosophy can provide guidance and inspiration
PM Modi’s Address
- Buddha is beyond the individual
- Buddha is a perception, sensation, thought and consciousness beyond manifestation
- Buddha consciousness is eternal
- Confidence in the success of the summit
- Gratitude to Ministry of Culture and International Buddhist Confederation
- Credit to teachings of Lord Buddha for inherent empathy in India for the issues of humanity
- Mention of peace missions and rescue work in disaster situations
- Platforms like IBC giving opportunities to spread Buddha Dhamma and peace
Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North-Eastern Region Shri G Kishan Reddy’s Address
- Matter of pride for India that the Global Buddhist Summit is being inaugurated by PM Modi
- About 170 international delegates from more than 30 different countries
- Topics discussed include peace, environment, morality, health, sustainable development, and Buddhist Confederation
- The Global Buddhist Summit will help in strengthening India’s cultural and diplomatic relations with the world
- PM Modi believes that major world challenges can be solved by Buddhist philosophy of life
Union Minister of Law and Justice Shri Kiren Rijiju’s Address
- Support from the Mahā Sangha, world over and the Supreme Patriarchs, Sangha Nayakas, Meditation Masters, various Buddhist Associations
Conclusion
The first Global Buddhist Summit hosted by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation was successfully inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit focused on contemporary challenges and how Buddhist philosophy can provide guidance and inspiration in addressing them collectively. The summit provided a platform for engaging global Buddhist Dhamma leadership and scholars and discussing policy inputs. The Prime Minister expressed confidence in the success of the summit and thanked the Ministry of Culture and International Buddhist Confederation for this momentous event. The Global Buddhist Summit will help in strengthening India’s cultural and diplomatic relations with the world.
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