International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)

With the motto of 'Collective Wisdom, United Voice,' the International Buddhist Confederation serves as a common platform for Buddhists worldwide.

[Keshav Prasad Maurya @kpmaurya1]

जनपद मैनपुरी में अभिधम्म दिवस महोत्सव को संबोधित किया।

भगवान बुद्ध की शिक्षाएं भारत की समृद्ध आध्यात्मिक विरासत का अभिन्न अंग हैं और संपूर्ण विश्व को सह-अस्तित्व एवं लोककल्याण का मार्ग दिखाती हैं।

इस अवसर पर भारतीय जनता पार्टी के अनुसूचित जाति मोर्चा के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष व मा. राज्यसभा सांसद श्री शिवेश कुमार जी, मा. सांसद व उत्तर प्रदेश भाजपा के अनुसूचित जाति मोर्चा के प्रदेश अध्‍यक्ष श्री अशोक कुमार रावत जी, मा. सांसद श्री अनूप प्रधान वाल्मीकि जी, मा. विधायक श्री रामनरेश अग्निहोत्री जी, पूर्व सांसद श्री रघुराज सिंह शाक्य जी, पूर्व विधायक श्री ममतेश शाक्य जी, मा. जनप्रतिनिधिगण एवं अन्य प्रतिष्ठितजन की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति रही।

[Kiren Rijiju @KirenRijiju]

आज उत्तर प्रदेश के संकिसा बौद्ध स्तूप एवं मैनपुरी के यूथ बुद्धिस्ट सोसाइटी केंद्र में आयोजित अभिधम्म महोत्सव में सम्मिलित होने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ। इस अवसर पर बौद्ध स्तूप के दर्शन कर श्रद्धापूर्वक प्रार्थना की तथा भगवान बुद्ध के शांति, करुणा और मानव कल्याण के संदेश को आत्मसात किया।

अभिधम्म स्थल के रूप में विख्यात संकिसा, बौद्ध धर्म के आठ महान पवित्र तीर्थस्थलों में से एक है। बौद्ध धर्मग्रंथों और पारंपरिक मान्यताओं के अनुसार, यह वही पावन स्थल है, जहाँ भगवान बुद्ध अपनी माता रानी महामाया को त्रायस्त्रिंश स्वर्गलोक में अभिधम्म की शिक्षा देने के पश्चात पृथ्वी पर अवतरित हुए थे। यह प्रसंग उनकी करुणा, प्रज्ञा और आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान के प्रसार के प्रति समर्पण का प्रतीक है।

[Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། @PemaKhanduBJP]

Launched the official website for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Arunachal Pradesh, providing devotees and visitors with a digital platform to access information about this historic spiritual event.

Visit: https://t.co/2lcdN8uoha

[Gajendra Singh Shekhawat @gssjodhpur]

On the auspicious occasion of Abhidhamma Day, I am honoured to share this special message from Ven. Borelle Seeladassana of the Sihanada International Meditation Community, Sri Lanka, expressing appreciation for Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s leadership and the Government of India’s efforts to preserve and promote Buddhism across the world.

The message highlights India’s initiatives in strengthening the global Buddhist community through spiritual diplomacy, the sharing of sacred relics, and the preservation and promotion of our rich Buddhist heritage. It also celebrates the deep civilisational and spiritual bonds between India and Sri Lanka, united by the timeless wisdom of Buddha Dhamma.

My heartfelt gratitude to PM Shri @narendramodi ji for his visionary leadership and his guiding mantra of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas” which inspires India’s commitment to fostering mutual respect, cultural understanding and stronger spiritual ties with the global Buddhist community.

#AbhidhammaDay #BuddhaDhamma #IndiaSriLanka

[International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) @IbcWorldOrg]

On this auspicious #AbhidhammaDivas, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) offers its heartfelt 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐭ā to the global Buddhist community. May the Buddha's teachings illuminate the path of 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐣𝐚ññ𝐚 for all sentient beings.

[International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) @IbcWorldOrg]

Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche, Secretary General (SG) of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), graced the 30th Anniversary ceremony of the #WorldBuddhistCentre on 25th October 2026 in New Delhi, India.

The auspicious event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by esteemed representatives, followed by prayers offered by various Buddhist traditions.

Marking the Centre’s remarkable journey of three decades, the SG extended heartfelt congratulations of IBC to Most Ven. Gyomo Nakamura, Founder of the World Buddhist Centre, and to all its members, supporters, and well-wishers. The SG acknowledged the Centre’s service as a sanctuary of peace, mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom for practitioners and the wider community.

SG offered wishes and prayers on behalf of IBC that the World Buddhist Centre, sustained by the blessings of the Buddha, may continue to grow and enrich lives through inner peace, harmony, and the eternal values of the #BuddhaDhamma.

[DC WEST KAMENG @DBomdila]

🙏 Bomdila Welcomes the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha! 🙏

A rare and blessed opportunity awaits devotees as the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha arrive at TGL Monastery (Lower Gompa), Bomdila, from 8–14 November 2026.

All devotees and the general public are warmly invited to visit, pay their respects to the sacred relics, offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Buddha.

May this sacred occasion bring peace, compassion and spiritual harmony to all.

#BuddhaRelics
#LordBuddha

[BBC News Hindi @BBCHindi]

कश्मीर यूनिवर्सिटी से जुड़े पुरातत्वविद बारामूला ज़िले के ज़ेहनपुरा गांव में खुदाई कर रहे हैं. इस जगह को कश्मीर में मिली बौद्ध धर्म से जुड़ी अब तक की सबसे बड़ी जगहों में से एक बताया जा रहा है. यहां अब तक एक स्तूप और मठ जैसी संरचनाओं के अवशेष मिले हैं, जो उस समय की ओर इशारा करते हैं, जब कश्मीर में बौद्ध धर्म फला-फूला था.

रिपोर्ट: जहांगीर अली
शूट और ए़डिट: शबीर भट

[India in Vietnam @AmbHanoi]

Phật giáo là cầu nối văn minh giữa nhân dân 🇮🇳 và 🇻🇳. Những giá trị chung và niềm tin lẫn nhau là nền tảng của Quan hệ Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn diện Tăng cường giữa chúng tôi và 🇻🇳.

Đại sứ Tshering W. Sherpa đã đến thăm và làm việc với Thượng toạ Thích Đức Thiện, Phó Chủ tịch kiêm Tổng Thư ký Hội đồng Trị sự Giáo hội Phật giáo Việt Nam, tại chùa Phật Tích cổ kính, thành phố Bắc Ninh.

Đại sứ đã thông tin tới Thượng toạ về các hoạt động dự kiến triển khai trong năm 2027, khi 🇮🇳 và 🇻🇳 kỷ niệm 55 năm thiết lập quan hệ ngoại giao. Hai bên đã trao đổi về các hoạt động hợp tác dự kiến và định hướng hợp tác liên quan đến Phật giáo.

Chúng tôi trân trọng mối quan hệ hợp tác đặc biệt với Giáo hội Phật giáo Việt Nam, đồng thời luôn biết ơn sự chỉ dẫn và tình hữu nghị quý báu của Giáo hội.

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Buddhism is the civilisational linkage between the two peoples of 🇮🇳 and 🇻🇳. The shared values and mutual trust forms the basis of our Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with 🇻🇳.

Ambassador Tshering W. Sherpa called on Most Venerable Thich Duc Thien, Secretary General & Vice President of the National Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) at the historic Phat Tich Pagoda at Bac Ninh City.

Ambassador briefed the Most Venerable on the various forthcoming activities in 2027 as both 🇮🇳 and 🇻🇳 celebrate 55 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties. They discussed the various activities and the roadmap relating to Buddhism.

We value our special partnership with the National Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha. We remain grateful for the guidance and friendship.

[DC WEST KAMENG @DBomdila]

Hon’ble MLAs Review Preparations for Sacred Exposition of Holy Relics of Lord Buddha at Bomdila
Bomdila, October 04, 2026:

Hon’ble MLA, 05-Kalaktang, Shri Tseten Chombay, Hon’ble MLA, 06-Thrizino-Buragaon, Shri Tenzin Nyima Glow, and Hon’ble MLA, 04-Dirang, Shri Phurpa Tsering, reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha, scheduled to be held at Bomdila from 8th to 13th November 2026, with the District Administration, West Kameng, and the ASL Team of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The review followed an intensive two-day reconnaissance of the proposed venues at GRL Monastery (Upper Gonpa) and TGL Monastery (Lower Gonpa). In view of the prescribed security and protocol requirements for the handling and exposition of the Holy Relics, TGL Monastery (Lower Gonpa) has been identified as the venue for the exposition.

The ASL Team briefed the meeting on the significance of the Holy Relics, describing them as among the rarest and most revered Buddhist relics, and apprised the stakeholders of the Standard Operating Procedures and special protocols for their safe handling, transportation, security and exposition.

In his opening remarks, Deputy Commissioner, West Kameng, Dr Dilip Kumar, outlined the preparations undertaken by the District Administration, including the ceremonial reception and departure of the Holy Relics, religious ceremonies, proposed street carnival, detailed route and minute-to-minute movement plan, transportation and logistics. He called upon all Heads of Departments, members of the District-Level Committee, monastery managements and PRI representatives to extend full cooperation for the successful and befitting conduct of the event.

Superintendent of Police, West Kameng, Dr D.W. Thongon, briefed the meeting on the proposed security, traffic regulation and crowd-management arrangements.

Addressing the meeting, Hon’ble MLA, 05-Kalaktang AC, Shri Tseten Chombay, emphasised wide dissemination of information on the exposition at the grassroots level and suggested circulation of the constituency-wise schedule through PRI representatives, local leaders, social media and other communication channels. He also called for a grand and befitting reception to the Holy Relics with participation from all communities of the district through traditional attire and cultural performances, and stressed the participation of abbots and senior monks from across the district.

Hon’ble MLA, 06-Thrizino-Buragaon AC, Shri Tenzin Nyima Glow, described the exposition as a momentous and auspicious occasion for the district and assured his full support for its successful conduct.

Hon’ble MLA, 04-Dirang AC, Shri Phurpa Tsering, who joined the meeting virtually, also extended his support and urged all concerned Heads of Offices to complete their assigned responsibilities within the stipulated time and extend full cooperation to the District Administration.

The meeting was attended by administrative officers, Police Officers, Heads of Departments, members of the District-Level Coordination Committee, monks and representatives of the Upper and Lower Gompas, PRI leaders, President , District Unit MMT, officials of the Ministry of Culture and other stakeholders.

[DC WEST KAMENG @DBomdila]

Officials from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, along with the District Administration and District Police of West Kameng, conducted a detailed reconnaissance of the entire route, landing areas, and other arrangements in preparation for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha.

The team also held discussions with Army officials to coordinate logistical and security arrangements for the event.

The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha is scheduled to be held from 8–13 November 2026 at Lower Gompa, Bomdila.

[International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) @IbcWorldOrg]

🎥Watch: Glimpses of IBC SG's Visit to #SriLanka (18-20 September 2026)

@IndiainSL
@MFA_SriLanka
@MinOfCultureGoI
@PIBCulture

[International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) @IbcWorldOrg]

The Sanghakaya Foundation, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), organised the 7th International Buddhist Conference on "Buddhist Heritage in #Gujarat – Peace and Solidarity" at the Sanjeev Kumar Auditorium in Surat, Gujarat, on 20 September 2026. The conference dwelled on various dimensions of Gujarat's Buddhist heritage, its global significance and related role in fostering peace and solidarity, gathering participants from over 10 countries.

Addressing the inaugural session - Ven. Khemachara Bhikkhu, Deputy Secretary General (DSG) of IBC - highlighted the enduring legacy of the Buddha Dhamma. He affirmed that thematically, the programmes and events of the IBC consistently uphold peace, liberty, equality and harmony, which are the timeless principles taught by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago.

The DSG also noted that, with the support of the @MinOfCultureGoI, GoI, and under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Indian PM Shri @narendramodi, the IBC has successfully organised significant international events, including the Global Buddhist Summits, Asian Buddhist Summit, Abhidhamma Divas, Pali's recognition as a classical language etc. He also acknowledged and highlighted the PM’s initiative in sending from India the Sacred Relics of the Buddha to various countries enabling millions of devotees there to venerate and receive blessings.

The conference was graced by several international members of the IBC, including Dr. Lee Chi Ran (South Korea) and Ven. Dr. Pornchai Pinyapong (Thailand).

@InfoGujarat

[International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) @IbcWorldOrg]

Continuing his engagements in #SriLanka, the Secretary General (SG) of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) paid his respects to Most Venerable Makulawe Wimala Thera, the 14th and current Mahanayaka Thera (Chief Prelate) and Head of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Nikaya, at the Headquarters of the Maha Viharavanshika Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, Colombo. The thematic discussions centred on how newly ordained monks lead their monastic lives in the contemporary digital era. The SG also acquainted the Mahanayaka Thera with the various events and Holy Relics expositions being undertaken by IBC, and the programmatic contributions being galvanised by the IBC at international level in service of the Dhamma. The two fondly recalled their previous meeting in Sri Lanka.
@MFA_SriLanka

[International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) @IbcWorldOrg]

The Secretary General of International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) had the honour of calling on Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera, the 22nd Mahanayaka Thera (Chief Prelate) and Head of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Nikaya in #SriLanka at Asgiri Maha Vihara Pirivena, Kandy in Sri Lanka. The Secretary General expressed deep reverence for the Venerable Mahanayaka Thera’s long and distinguished service to the Buddha Sasana, and apprised him of IBC’s recent global activities, programmes and expositions. The IBC has previously been privileged by the presence of the Mahanayaka Thera at various important international events organised by IBC.
@MFA_SriLanka

[International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) @IbcWorldOrg]

The Secretary General (SG) of International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche, paid a reverential visit to Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera, the 26th Mahanayaka Thera and Head of the Malwatta Chapter of the Siam Nikaya at his residence at Malwatta Temple, Kandy in #SriLanka. SG respectfully sought the blessings of the Most Venerable Mahanayaka Thera, honouring his profound spiritual leadership and the enduring heritage of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Sangha. The SG also briefed the Mahanayaka Thera on the multifaceted charter of the IBC, and its programmes and events through which the IBC engages the global Buddhist community.

@MFA_SriLanka

[International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) @IbcWorldOrg]

Representing India, IBC Secretary General (SG) Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche addressed International Academic Conference on "Safeguarding the Heritage of Buddhist Traditions: Cross-Cultural Studies in Pali and Sanskrit Buddhist Traditions" at the University of Peradeniya, Kandy in #SriLanka earlier today, 18 September 2026 - bringing together an international network of monastic scholars and experts in the Pali and Sanskrit traditions. Conference was organised by ‘Future Life’ in partnership with the IBC as well.

As a distinguished international guest at the Conference, the IBC SG highlighted India’s deep reverence for the Buddha Dhamma, fondly recollected IBC’s remarkable journey over the last 14 years of service to the Buddha Sasana and highlighted Hon’ble Indian PM’s message at the UN that India has given the world “Buddha, not Yuddha”. Quoting from the Prātimokṣa tradition, the SG called for greater harmony, dialogue and interaction among the diverse Buddhist traditions.

Underscoring the enduring spiritual and civilisational bonds between India and Sri Lanka, he acknowledged the support and guidance of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Sangha and called for collective efforts to benefit all sentient beings. During his interaction with Venerable monks, and in a gesture of profound reverence to the Mahasangha, the SG offered Chivar Dana to the Most Ven. Niyangoda Vijithasiri Thero, Anunayaka Thero of the Malawattha chapter.

@MFA_SriLanka

[India in Phuentsholing @IndiainBhutanCG]

For over 2,500 years, Sarnath has inspired seekers, pilgrims and travellers from around the world. Now, this sacred Buddhist site has earned a new global recognition: its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List as India's 45th World Heritage Site.

#UNESCOWorldHeritage