Two-day Buddhist conference to be held in Chamarajanagar on October 24 and 25
Chamarajanagar is set to host a two-day International Buddhist Conference on October 24 and 25, featuring prominent political figures and scholars. The event will include academic discussions on the intersection of Buddhist philosophy and the teachings of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, alongside cultural programs and youth-focused initiatives.
Why it matters
The conference highlights the ongoing cultural and social influence of Buddhist philosophy in contemporary Indian discourse, particularly its role in shaping social justice movements and the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Two-day Buddhist conference to be held in Chamarajanagar on October 24 and 25 MYSURU A two-day International Buddhist Conference will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium in Chamarajanagara. Prior to the conference, participants will take part in a march carrying the Damma Jyothi under the theme ‘Walk Towards Dhamma’ at 7 a.m. The march will begin at the statue of Dr. Ambedkar, Bhimasamudra, and pass through the road in front of B. Rachayya Double Road, Sri Bhuvaneshwari Circle, Santhemarahalli, before culminating at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium. Sheelavamsha Mahathero Banthe from Colombo University, Sri Lanka, and Bodhirathna Bante from Nalanda Bowdha Vihara, T. Narasipura, will light the Damma Jyothi in the presence of C. Puttarangashetty, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture.
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