- The first Asian Buddhist Summit will be held in New Delhi on November 5 and 6, 2024. President Droupadi Murmu was the chief guest.
- The first Asian Buddhist Summit aims to unite Sangha leaders, scholars, experts, and practitioners of various Buddhist traditions across Asia to foster dialogue, promote understanding, and address contemporary challenges facing the Buddhist community.
- Sangha in Buddhism refers to the people who follow the teachings of Lord Buddha.
- The first Asian Buddhist Summit is being organised by the Union Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation.
- ‘Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia” is the theme of the First Asian Buddhist Summit.
International Buddhist Confederation
- The International Buddhist Confederation is a global umbrella organisation of Buddhist bodies headquartered in New Delhi.
- The International Buddhist Confederation has been registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
- The main aim of the International Buddhist Confederation is to preserve and promote Buddhist heritage worldwide.