{"id":5929,"date":"2026-01-17T10:15:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T04:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=5929"},"modified":"2026-01-17T10:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T04:30:20","slug":"ibc-is-hosting-the-2nd-global-buddhist-summit-2026-in-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=5929","title":{"rendered":"IBC is hosting the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026 in New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">New Delhi. The International Buddhist Confederation is hosting the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026, to be held in association with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India on 24 &#8211; 25 Jan 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, NewDelhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A media briefing was convened earlier today to share the summit\u2019s theme for this year on \u201cCollective Wisdom, United Voice and Mutual Coexistence\u201d and the enduring relevance of Buddha Dhamma in today\u2019s world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">IBC being the umbrella Buddhist body of India serves as a common platform for Buddhists worldwide. 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