News Excerpt:
While inaugurating the 12th General Assembly of the ABCP, the Vice President of India said that Buddha's teachings are not relics of the past but a compass for our future.
- Theme of 12th General assembly: “ABCP - The Buddhist Voice of Global South.”
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Key Points of the Vice President of India’s speech at ABCP:
- He emphasized the profound influence of Buddha's teachings on India's approach to service-driven governance.
- He underscored how these principles serve as a guiding force in the nation's commitment to prioritizing citizen welfare, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability.
- Reflecting on the Buddha's timeless wisdom, VP stated that this offers a powerful, harmonious, wholesome, seamless path to peace not only for human beings but also for living beings.
- Highlighting the relevance of Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path in fostering inner peace and non-violence.
- He further underscored the universal relevance of Buddha's principles in addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change, conflict, terrorism, and poverty.
- He called for a collaborative, collective approach to overcome these existential threats, highlighting Bhagwan Buddha's teachings as a beacon of hope.
8 Fold path and 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism: