{"id":140982,"date":"2024-11-04T21:42:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T16:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=140982"},"modified":"2024-11-05T15:03:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T09:33:36","slug":"first-asian-buddhist-summit","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/first-asian-buddhist-summit","title":{"rendered":"First Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ministry of Culture, Government of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><b>International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are organising the inaugural <\/span><b>Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The summit is set to be held on <\/span><b>November 5-6, 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in <\/span><b>New Delhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">First Asian Buddhist Summit\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hosted By<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: New Delhi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Objective<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Foster dialogue, promote Buddhist understanding, and address current issues within the Asian Buddhist community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\">First Asian Buddhist Summit Theme and Purpose<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: \u201cRole of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aim<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To unite <\/span><b>Sangha leaders, scholars, experts,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Buddhist practitioners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from diverse traditions across Asia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Significance of Buddha Dhamma in Asia<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cultural and Spiritual Unity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Buddha\u2019s teachings have fostered a common perspective on life, divinity, and social values across Asia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Influence on Indian Foreign Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Buddha Dhamma has been a key influence on India\u2019s national identity and foreign policy, integrating Buddhist values into its diplomatic approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Act East Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Summit reflects India\u2019s <\/span><b>Act East Policy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, aimed at inclusive development and cooperation in Asia, with Dhamma as a guiding principle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Key Themes of the Asian Buddhist Summit<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Summit will explore several topics highlighting the role and relevance of Buddhism in modern society:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddhist Art, Architecture, and Heritage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Buddha Carika<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (The Life and Teachings of Buddha) <\/span><b>and Dissemination of Buddha Dhamma<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Holy Buddhist Relics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Role and Social Importance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddha Dhamma in Scientific Research and Well-Being<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buddhist Literature and Philosophy in the 21st Century<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Special Exhibition and Cultural Displays<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: &#8220;India as the Dhamma Setu&#8221; 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