Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stated that the SAMVAD (Global Hindu Buddhist Initiative) programme in Thailand highlights the concept of the Asian century extending beyond economic values to encompass social values.
The pilgrimage, taking place from December 2 to December 10, covers key Buddhist sites including Patna, Bodh Gaya, New Delhi, and Gujarat, and aims to promote peace, environmental awareness, and conflict avoidance through the teachings of the Buddha.
The Conclave was organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on the theme 'Mindful Communication for Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development' held at VIF in the national capital.
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) are co-hosting the 2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave under the theme "Mindful Communication for Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development."
New Delhi [India], Jan 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Indian way of "conflict avoidance is not by brute force but the power of dialogue."