The plenary session of the II International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges” will begin on Tuesday, August 13, at 4:30 PM.
During the two-hour session, participants will discuss issues related to the transformation of modern society and contemporary consciousness, the preservation of traditional values, and the harmonization of relationships between people. They will also explore how traditional Buddhism responds to modern challenges and which forms of interaction between Buddhism and the state are effective.
The plenary session will feature the participation of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov; the president of the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research, Alexey Maslov; the rector of the Buddhist University "Dashi Choinhorlin" named after D.D. Zayev, Dymbryl Dashibaldanov; a member of the Council for Interaction with Religious Organizations under the President of Russia and acting dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Alexey Kozyrev; the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Irkutsk, Li Hai; the director of the International Gelug Tradition Foundation, former Khamba Lama of Goman Datsan, Honorable Geshe Lobsang Jalsan (India); the founder of the International Buddhist Academy Sitagu Sayadaw Ashin Nyanissara (Myanmar); the Vice-Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University, Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya (Nepal); and the Director of the Institute of Philosophy, Society, and Law at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Byambakhishig Purevsuren.
The event will be moderated by Evgeny Minchenko, Director of the Center for Political Elite Studies at MGIMO University (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) and President of the Russian Public Relations Association.
The II International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges” is being held in Buryatia from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the initiative of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov, with the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The forum aims to create a new platform for international dialogue and comprehensive discussions on the development of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, philosophy, and practice, while promoting scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation among Buddhist organizations from different countries. The forum will be attended by representatives from 15 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan. The total number of participants is expected to exceed 600.
The forum is organized by the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia, the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, and the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research, with support from the Roscongress Foundation.
During the two-hour session, participants will discuss issues related to the transformation of modern society and contemporary consciousness, the preservation of traditional values, and the harmonization of relationships between people. They will also explore how traditional Buddhism responds to modern challenges and which forms of interaction between Buddhism and the state are effective.
The plenary session will feature the participation of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov; the president of the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research, Alexey Maslov; the rector of the Buddhist University "Dashi Choinhorlin" named after D.D. Zayev, Dymbryl Dashibaldanov; a member of the Council for Interaction with Religious Organizations under the President of Russia and acting dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Alexey Kozyrev; the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Irkutsk, Li Hai; the director of the International Gelug Tradition Foundation, former Khamba Lama of Goman Datsan, Honorable Geshe Lobsang Jalsan (India); the founder of the International Buddhist Academy Sitagu Sayadaw Ashin Nyanissara (Myanmar); the Vice-Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University, Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya (Nepal); and the Director of the Institute of Philosophy, Society, and Law at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Byambakhishig Purevsuren.
The event will be moderated by Evgeny Minchenko, Director of the Center for Political Elite Studies at MGIMO University (Moscow State Institute of International Relations) and President of the Russian Public Relations Association.
The II International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges” is being held in Buryatia from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the initiative of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov, with the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The forum aims to create a new platform for international dialogue and comprehensive discussions on the development of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, philosophy, and practice, while promoting scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation among Buddhist organizations from different countries. The forum will be attended by representatives from 15 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan. The total number of participants is expected to exceed 600.
The forum is organized by the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia, the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, and the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research, with support from the Roscongress Foundation.
