IBC Secretary-General Highlights Peace Framework Amid Global Tensions

At the Fourth International Youth Buddhist Research Conference, IBC Secretary‑General Sharad Kainsur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoch addressed the assembly on the urgent need for a peace‑centred framework. Citing the ongoing geopolitical strains, he positioned the Buddha’s Middle Way as a neutral, time‑appropriate lens for dialogue.

He referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s United Nations speech, emphasizing India’s contribution of Buddhist values rather than militaristic solutions.

The Chief Guest, Professor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, reinforced that the Middle Way should influence not only personal habits but also diplomatic strategies and international cooperation.

CIHTS leadership added scholarly depth by connecting the Four Noble Truths to modern concepts of empathy and interdependence. The conference urged young scholars to become “Dhamma bridges,” channeling Buddhist insight into actionable peace‑building initiatives.