International Sangha Forum 2023 Bodhgaya
. A Dialogue on the Buddha's Teachings in Today's World. The four-day program will invite over 2000 monastics from Buddhist traditions around the world.
International Sangha Forum in Bodhgaya, India
20th -23rd December 2023
The four-day program will invite over 2000 monastics from Buddhist traditions around the world. On the first three days of the conference, monks, nuns, and Bhikkhu scholars from the different Buddhist traditions will start the discussions on the finer aspects of the Vinaya rules and the role of Buddhism in the 21st century. The conference will conclude with a prayer gathering at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya with Buddhist Leaders and Maha Sanghas on the last day.
Four Days Schedule
Forum Schedule 20th December to 23rd December
(Details Schedule to be available at later date)
20th -22nd December 2023
Timing 9:00 AM – 5 PM (Indian Standard Time)
On the first three days of the conference, monks, nuns, and Bhikkhu scholars from the different Buddhist traditions will start the discussions on the finer aspects of the Vinaya rules and the role of Buddhism in the 21st century.
23rd December 2023
Timing : 9:00 AM – 11 AM (Indian Standard Time)
The conference will conclude with a prayer gathering at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya with Buddhist Leaders and Maha Sanghas on the last day. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will grace the prayer session at the Mahabodhi Temple as well as the inaugural session of the conference along with other Buddhist leaders from around the world.
Forum Objective
The primary focus of the conference is to develop ongoing dialogues and collaboration between practitioners of the Pali traditions of Southeast and South Asian countries of India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia) and those of the Sanskrit tradition from Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Russia, Mongolia and other parts of the world.
The conference will identify and highlight the benefits of studies and practices that are common to all traditions as well as develop an appreciation and understanding of the strengths of found within those traditions which are viewed as being different.
There is an urgent and pressing need to discuss how to maintain the authenticity of established Buddhist traditions while at the same time allow for adaptation of the Buddha’s teachings to meet the needs of people during these challenging times. The Dharma needs to be made more easily accessible, relevant, and meaningful to those in regions unfamiliar with Buddhism and the younger generations. In order to achieve this goal and prevent the degeneration of the Dharma, it is imperative to consider how to support and maintain the standards of Buddhist monastics in our contemporary world.
Discussion Topics
Vinaya Rules
The Role of Buddhism in the 21st Century
Links of Inter-dependence
Sattatiṃsa bodhipakkhiyā dhammā
Four Immeasureble (Appamanna)
Main Organizers
Co Organizers
