2024 International Conference and Art Festival
Conservation, Education, and Training to Elevate Pakistan's Buddhist Legacy Islamabad, March 2-3, 2024
Preserving Heritage for Peace and Growth
About the Conference
Pakistan holds a sacred place for countless Buddhist followers globally. It is recognized as the birthplace of Mahayana Buddhism and the homeland of notable Buddhist saints and philosophers such as Asanga, Vasubhandha, Guru Rinpoche, and Monk Marananta. Asanga and Vasubhandha, brothers who rose to prominence in the 4th century CE, originated from Peshawar—known in ancient times as Purushapura—and became influential figures in Buddhism. Guru Rinpoche, also called Padmasambhava, is revered as the "second Buddha" in Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan, having been born in the Swat Valley. Monk Marananta is believed to have roots in Chhota Lahore, within today's Swabi district. His journey from Chhota Lahore to Korea via China marked the spread of Buddhism in those regions. The ancient Gandhara region of Pakistan
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Be a part of the second international conference and art festival on "Heritage for Peace and Growth: Conservation, Education, and Training to Elevate Pakistan's Buddhist Legacy." Share your insights with experts on Buddhist history, philosophy, art, and architecture.
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Pakistan holds a sacred place for countless Buddhist followers globally. It is recognized as the birthplace of Mahayana Buddhism and the homeland of notable Buddhist saints and philosophers such as Asanga, Vasubhandha, Guru Rinpoche, and Monk Marananta. Asanga and Vasubhandha, brothers who rose to prominence in the 4th century CE, originated from Peshawar—known in ancient times as Purushapura—and became influential figures in Buddhism. Guru Rinpoche, also called Padmasambhava, is revered as the "second Buddha" in Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan, having been born in the Swat Valley. Monk Marananta is believed to have roots in Chhota Lahore, within today's Swabi district. His journey from Chhota Lahore to Korea via China marked the spread of Buddhism in those regions. The ancient Gandhara region of Pakistan
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