“Exploring the Relevance of Buddhist Education in Addressing Global Challenges: Perspectives from Lumbini, the Birthplace of Buddha” was the theme of a two-day international seminar organized by the Lumbini Buddhist University on May 5th and 6, 2024. The seminar focused on the role of Buddhist education in addressing global challenges. Scholars, teachers, researchers, and practitioners from all around the world convened at the event to talk about these concerns.
Seminar Highlights
- Promoting Lumbini as a Center for Peace: The seminar emphasized the importance of designating Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, as a city of peace, emphasizing its significance as the birthplace of Buddhist philosophy and its potential for global peace and meditation.
- Reinvigorating Buddhist Education: The significance of including Buddhist education in schooling systems at an early age was highlighted by the participants, who pushed for more concentration towards studying and investigating Buddhist philosophy with such dilemmas as environmental crises, economic instability, and mental health problems addressed.
- Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: The purpose of the seminar was to foster collaboration between Lumbini Buddhist University and other international organizations, with an emphasis on creating collaborative academic programs, research projects, and funding mechanisms for global Buddhist education expansion.
Buddhist Education for the 21st Century
Buddhist education is important in the twenty-first century, and the seminar emphasized how it aligns with “21st-century skills” including critical thinking, communication, teamwork, creativity, and social-emotional learning. It was determined that the core Buddhist principles of Samadhi (concentration), Panna (knowledge), and Sila (morality) serve as the foundation for a holistic education that fosters social responsibility and inner tranquility.
Outcomes and Future Directions
The seminar aims to significantly contribute to the global discourse on Buddhist teachings, with the compilation of proceedings and key findings published by Lumbini Buddhist University for wider dissemination. The collective effort aims to establish Lumbini Buddhist University as a central hub for Buddhist academic exchange and research.
The international symposium at Lumbini Buddhist University aims to deepen understanding of Buddhist teachings and their relevance in addressing global challenges, foster collaboration, and share knowledge to empower individuals and communities in the 21st century.
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