Question: Where did the ‘International Buddhist Conference’ concluded during April 28-29, 2018?
(a) Kushinagar
(b) Sarnath
(c) Lumbini
(d) Bodhgaya
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- During 28-29 April, 2018, the ‘International Buddhist Conference’-2018, completed in Lumbini, Nepal.
- This conference was organized on the occasion of the 2,562th birth centenary of Lord Buddha.
- The conference was inaugurated by Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P.Sharma Oli.
- The theme of this conference – “Lumbini, Nepal: The brith place of Lord Buddha and the Fountain of Buddhism & World Peace).
- Participants from over 20 countries including India participated in this two-day conference.
- The main objective of the conference was to spread the teachings of Lord Buddha and spread the message of non-violence, brotherhood, coexistence, love and peace in the international community.
Reference:
https://www.welcomenepal.com/whats-on/2562nd-buddha-jayanti-celebrations-and-international-buddhist-conference-2018.html
http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-05-19/pm-says-buddhism-originated-in-lumbini.html