Behind the daily activities of the world's Buddhist communities, a quiet milestone is being reached. This inconspicuous revolution will reach a climax on September the 9th through to the 12th, at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. A sumptuous convergence of the world's Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana heavyweights will complete the heavy meetings, discussions, and debates held since the Global Buddhist Congregation in 2011.
There are many Buddhist conferences, assemblies, and symposia held each year, but none will be more important than this one, the 1st Founding Members’ Conclave of the International Buddhist Confederation. Himalayan Dharmarajas and Thai Sangharajas will be there, along with Japan's eminent priest bloodlines and even possibly China's monastics. Buddhistdoor International’s Spiritual Director, Ven. Dhammapala, will be one of the attendees of this potential breakthrough in Buddhist history.
There are many Buddhist conferences, assemblies, and symposia held each year, but none will be more important than this one, the 1st Founding Members’ Conclave of the International Buddhist Confederation. Himalayan Dharmarajas and Thai Sangharajas will be there, along with Japan's eminent priest bloodlines and even possibly China's monastics. Buddhistdoor International’s Spiritual Director, Ven. Dhammapala, will be one of the attendees of this potential breakthrough in Buddhist history.
The architect (formally titled Convener) of this Confederation is Venerable Lama Lobzang. His task is, of course, religious, but it is also political. It is political because he needs to acquire the Bihar government's cooperation to secure his vision of protecting Buddhist sites. The Confederation's basic objective is to give these historically neglected sites the voice of a strong, global advocacy group. Until its founding, only private philanthropists and individual foundations have had the capacity and initiative to provide funding and projects towards the preservation of sacred sites. The Confederation aims to radically turbocharge this calling to conservation.
Here, we must resist making “politics” a dirty word, for politics simply means the science of government and mediation on
Here, we must resist making “politics” a dirty word, for politics simply means the science of government and mediation on