Context
The first Global Buddhist summit is going to be held in Delhi. Buddhist monks and others from 30 countries are expected to attend the event.
Key-highlights of the Summit
Recently, India, which is the chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) grouping, organised a meet on Buddhist heritage involving all the countries. |
About Buddhism
Four Noble Truths Buddha presented the Four Noble Truths as guiding principles: there is suffering in life; the cause of suffering is desire; ending desire means ending suffering; and following a controlled and moderate lifestyle will end desire, and therefore end suffering. Noble Eightfold Path In order to achieve the above goals (happiness), the Buddha presented the Noble Eightfold Path:
According to Buddhist practice, following the Noble Eightfold Path will ultimately result in being liberated from samsara, the cycle of rebirth and suffering. |
Main Branches of Buddhism
Incline and Decline of Buddhism in India
Buddhism’s influence in the present times
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