The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) held a solemn and heartfelt condolence prayer ceremony on 25/09/2024 to express solidarity and extend condolences to the people of Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam, following the devastating floods that have caused immense loss of life and widespread destruction across these countries. In recent weeks, severe floods triggered by torrential rainfall have affected millions across Southeast Asia. The natural disaster has taken a heavy toll on live...
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The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with the Ministry for Minority Affairs, successfully organized the event titled “Buddha's Middle Path - Guide for Global Leadership” on 14th September 2024 at the Nehru Science Centre in Worli, Mumbai....
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The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) commenced the 2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave on the theme “Mindful Communication for Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development”. Shri Baichung Bhutia, former captain of the Indian Football Team graced the event as the Guest of Honour. The event commenced with the lighting of lamp by Mr. Gurumurthy, Chairman VIF, Ven Jangchup Choeden, Secretary General, IBC, Dr Arvind Gupta, Director ...
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The Concept Note for the two-day International Conference on "Exploring the Life and Living Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava," scheduled for August 28-29, 2024, at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar, India, focuses on the life and teachings of Guru Padmasambhava. Organized by the International Buddhist Confederation in collaboration with Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, the conference will explore various facets of Guru Padmasambhava’s life, including his early years, education at Nalanda University, teaching...
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Āshaḍha Pūrṇima is the second most important sacred day of observance for Buddhists after Vaishakha Buddha Pūrṇima. It commemorates Buddha's First Sermon - Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta (Pāli) or Dharmacakra Pravartana Sūtra (Sanskrit). Seven weeks after his enlightenment, he gave the discourse to pañcavargiya - the five former ascetic disciples- at the ‘Deer Park', Ṛṣipatana Mrigadāya in the current day Sarnath, in Varanasi, UP, India. It is also popularly known as the First Turning of th...
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