Gandhinagar Hosts 6th International Conference on Buddhist Heritage

The 6th International Conference on Buddhist Heritage, organized by the Sanghakaya Foundation and the Gujarat Tourism Department, will be held in Gandhinagar. Over 2,000 participants, including global Buddhist scholars and monks, will explore Gujarat's Buddhist legacy. Events include an International Peace Walk and visits to historic sites.

Gandhinagar is set to host the 6th International Conference on Buddhist Heritage, drawing more than 2,000 delegates, including eminent Buddhist scholars and monks from across India and 13 other nations. This significant event, slated to begin on February 23, is organized by the Sanghakaya Foundation in collaboration with the Gujarat Tourism Department.

The five-day conference aims to spotlight Gujarat's rich Buddhist heritage and elevate its status as a crucial part of the international Buddhist circuit. A key event will be the International Peace Walk from the Dr. Ambedkar Statue near the Vidhan Sabha to the Town Hall, promoting messages of peace and harmony.

The agenda includes visits to significant Buddhist sites in Gujarat, such as Vadnagar, Dev Ni Mori, Junagadh, Vadodara, and Gandhinagar, concluding with a trip to the Statue of Unity. The conference has expanded since its first edition at Town Hall, Gandhinagar, highlighting the enduring importance of Buddhist traditions in the region.