Nalanda University-India Foundation to Organise ‘Dharma Dhamma Conference’ from November 7-9 in Nalanda, Bihar

Nalanda University, in collaboration with the Delhi-based India Foundation, is organising the 6th International Dharma-Dhamma Conference on November 7-9 in Nalanda in Bihar.

The stated aim of the conference is “to bring together religious, political and thought leaders from Dharma-Dhamma traditions to ponder over building a philosophical framework for the emerging new world order”.

The India Foundation has invited papers from the participants which would be presented in the conference. 

“India Foundation & Nalanda University invites Research Papers for presentation in 6th Dharma Dhamma Conference on the theme “Dharma-Dhamma Traditions in building the Post-Covid World Order”. Last Date for Submission of Abstract: 31 August 202” India Foundation posted on Twitter. 

The theme of the conference is “Dharma-Dhamma Traditions in building the Post-Covid World Order”.

The old world order is crumbling and is giving way to a new world order. In a statement, the India Foundation noted “The old-world order, based on economy, trade and defence, as the essential bonding factors between nations, is giving way to a new one in the post-Covid era.”

It added “New agenda items of urgency like climate change and other environmental issues; healthcare, not as disease management but with an emphasis on healthy living; technologies like AI, robotics, big data and block chain, that impact everyday human life directly and indirectly.”

Hinduism and Buddhism have answers to many of the challenges emerging in society. The India Foundation statement noted “The Dharma-Dhamma traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, together with other religious persuasions of the East, have distinctly holistic and inclusive answers to the challenges of the emerging post-Covid world order. The Dharma-Dhamma approach to environment, holistic healthcare, human-centric development and human dignity can act as a defining wisdom for mankind in its endeavour for survival and progress on the principles of peaceful coexistence, non-violence, truth, amity and respect for all other forms of life.”