Updated: December 21, 2020 2:00:12 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the conference (Source: Twitter / BJP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Samvad India-Japan Conference today and said that governments must keep “humanism” at the center of their policies. “We had dialogues in the past but they were aimed at taking down others, now let’s get up together,” he said.
“Our actions today will shape the discourse in times to come. This decade will belong to those societies that prioritize learning and innovation together. It will be about nurturing bright young minds that will add value to humanity for times to come, ”he said during the conference.
Prime Minister Modi also proposed creating a library of traditional Buddhist literature and scriptures, adding that India would be happy to host the facility and provide adequate resources for it. “The great treasure of Buddhist literature and philosophy can be found in many different monasteries in many countries and languages. This body of writing is a treasure of humanity as a whole, ”he said.
His (library’s) research mandate will also include examining how the Buddha’s message can guide our modern world against contemporary challenges, Prime Minister Modi said. The Prime Minister said that the library will collect digital copies of all that Buddhist literature from different countries. “It will aim to translate them and make them available to all Buddhist monks and scholars,” he added.
Prime Minister Modi also praised the forum for the great work it has done to promote the ideas and ideals of Lord Buddha, especially among young people. “Historically, the lights of the Buddha’s message spread from India to many parts of the world,” he said. “On this journey, Samwad has remained true to its core goals, which include: fostering dialogue and debate; to highlight our shared values; to carry forward our ancient tradition of spiritual and academic exchanges, “added Prime Minister Modi.
This Samvad Conference revolves around the need to build the future of Asia on the positive influence of the traditions of non-violence and democracy in Asia.
The first conference, Samvad-I, was held in New Delhi in 2015 at Bodh Gaya. During Samvad I, prominent academics, religious leaders, academics and political personalities exchanged views on conflict prevention and environmental awareness.
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