NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the current global situation is the most challenging as there is war, economic instability, terrorism and religious fanaticism. And in such times, teachings of Buddha are the best solution for all such problems.

Addressing the addresses Buddhist summit, the prime minister said: "This hope, this faith is the biggest strength of this earth. When this hope gets united, the Buddha's Dhamma will become the world's belief and Buddha's realisation will become the belief of humanity." 

Recalling the Buddhist path of theory, practice and realisation, the Prime Minister elaborated on India's adoption of all the 3 points in its journey in the last 9 years of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)  government.

Prime Minister went on to say that India has worked with dedication for the propagation of Lord Buddha's teachings. He mentioned about the peace missions and India's efforts in rescue work during disasters like the earthquake in Turkiy.

"This emotion of 140 crore Indians is being seen, understood and accepted by the world", Modi said.

The Summit is expected to witness the participation of eminent scholars, Sangha leaders and Dharma practitioners from all over the world, who will discuss pressing global issues and look for answers in the Buddha Dhamma that is based on universal values. 

The discussions held under four themes: Buddha Dhamma and Peace; Buddha Dhamma: Environmental Crisis, Health and Sustainability; Preservation of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition; Buddha Dhamma Pilgrimage, Living Heritage and Buddha Relics: a resilient foundation to India’s centuries-old cultural links to countries in South, South-East and East Asia.

PM to address Global Buddhist Summit today

PM Modi to address Global Buddhist Summit on April 20