International Buddhist Conference, Nepal
✅ International Buddhist Conference, Nepal
The International Buddhist Conference, Nepal, has started in Kathmandu. Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The conference's main objective is to commemorate the three significant events of Lord Buddha's life: his birth, his enlightenment, and the spreading of the messages of Buddhism—non-violence, brotherhood, co-existence, love, and peace.
Another key objective is to highlight Lumbini, Nepal, as the foundation of Buddhism on the international stage. Scholars from the international Buddhist community are also addressing the establishment of Lumbini as a center for interfaith and peace dialogues and developing it as a fountain for world peace.
The conference was formally opened by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. KP Sharma Oli, by lighting the Panas (lamp). Attendees include Buddhist scholars, parliament speakers, delegates, government personnel, media, professors, and students.
The conference reached a new level when Ani Choing Dolma appeared on stage with veteran Nepali musicians Nyoo Bajracharya, Raman Maharjan, and Gopal Rasaili. She performed her greatest hits, including "Phool Ko Aakhama."
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The event in Kathmandu lasts until tomorrow, coinciding with 21st May, Buddha Jayanti, and 'Lumbini Day.' Ministers from various friendly countries, along with national and international Buddhist dignitaries, scholars, and aspirants, are participating.
The organizing committee is formed under the chairmanship of the Right Honorable Prime Minister of Nepal and is executed under the chairmanship of the Honorable Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation.
The conference organizer is the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal. The co-organizers include the Lumbini Development Trust, Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal Tourism Board, Buddhist Philosophy Promotion and Monastery Development Committee, Non-Resident Nepali Association, Dhammakaya Foundation-Thailand, Bhrikuti Himalaya Foundation, and Chinese Buddhist Association.