The Eighth Buddhist Summit
World Buddhist Supreme Conference
[ September 14 –16, 2023 ]
The Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism and Nalanda Mahavihara,
the sacred places for all Buddhists in the world
The Eighth Buddhist Summit
World Buddhist Supreme Conference
[ September 14 –16, 2023 ]
The Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism and
Nalanda Mahavihara,
the sacred places for all Buddhists in the world
Buddhist Summit
The 51 member countries across the 5 continents in the world
Buddhist Summit
The 51 member countries
across the 5 continents in the world
Wishing for world peace and serenity for humanity
From September 14 to 16, 2023, the Eighth Buddhist Summit was held at the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism and Nalanda Mahavihara, the sacred places for all Buddhists in the world.
The supreme Buddhist leaders representing the 51 member countries across the 5 continents were in attendance, joining either on-site or remotely.
Numerous goodwill messages were sent to the summit by the United Nations, the European Union, Royal Families, Heads of State, and national leaders of the world.
The opening ceremony was conducted at the International Buddhist Conference Hall in Honor of H.M. King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia.
At the roundtable meeting, with the shared aspiration for world peace and serenity for humanity in mind, the leaders exchanged views and pledged to work together in unity.
Wishing for world peace and serenity for humanity
From September 14 to 16, 2023, the Eighth Buddhist Summit was held at the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism and Nalanda Mahavihara, the sacred places for all Buddhists in the world.
The supreme Buddhist leaders representing the 51 member countries across the 5 continents were in attendance, joining either on-site or remotely.
Numerous goodwill messages were sent to the summit by the United Nations, the European Union, Royal Families, Heads of State, and national leaders of the world.
The opening ceremony was conducted at the International Buddhist Conference Hall in Honor of H.M. King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia.
At the roundtable meeting, with the shared aspiration for world peace and serenity for humanity in mind, the leaders exchanged views and pledged to work together in unity.
H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand,
the chief guest of honor at the Inauguration Ceremony of Nalanda Mahavihara,declaring the opening.
Honorable guests from Thailand.
H.R.H. Princess Norodom Marie and H.R.H. Princess Norodom Rattana Devi of Cambodia.
H.R.H. Princess Norodom Marie and
H.R.H. Princess Norodom Rattana Devi of Cambodia.
H.R.H. Princess Ashi Dechan Wangmo Wangchuck of Bhutan.
Distinguished guests from the United Nations.
H.E. the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Myanmar to Japan and his spouse.
H.E. the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Myanmar to Japan and his spouse.
His Eminence Khanba Nomun Khan Gabju Choijamts Demberel,
Head of Centre of Mongolian Buddhists and Supreme Advisor to Buddhist Summit.
Most Ven. Dr. Bhaddanta Candimabhivamsa, Secretary of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee of Myanmar
Most Ven. Dr. Bhaddanta Candimabhivamsa,
Secretary of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee of Myanmar
Presentation of a flower bouquet to each Buddhist leader by Japanese children.
Presentation of a flower bouquet to each Buddhist leader
by Japanese children.
H.S. Somdet Phra Mahathirachan delivering a goodwill message
on behalf of H.H. the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.
Dr. Doudou Diene, Expert to the UN Secretary-General,
reading out a goodwill message of the UN Secretary-General.
Keynote speech by Most Ven. Dr. Kori Shinkai,
President of Buddhist Summit.
Supreme Buddhist leaders from around the world applauding the keynote speech.
Supreme Buddhist leaders and honorable guests from around the world on the stage with children.
Procession commemorating the inauguration of Nalanda Mahavihara.
National flags of various countries and ceremonial canopies proceeding to Nalanda Mahavihara.
Participating in the procession.
Each supreme Buddhist leader made their way beneath a ceremonial canopy.
Participating in the procession.
Each supreme Buddhist leader made their way
beneath a ceremonial canopy.
In commemoration of the Eighth Buddhist Summit.
Roundtable meeting at Nalanda Mahavihara.
Exchange greetings after the presentation.
Aiming for world peace through Buddhism, the supreme Buddhist leaders had a lively discussion.
Buddhist leaders standing and joining hands with one another after the roundtable meeting.
We declare to make all-out effort to spread International Buddhist Day and promote the further propagation of Buddhism throughout the world by providing a variety of programs especially for young people, who will be our hope for the future, to get familiar with Buddhism.
(From the Joint Communique of the Eighth Buddhist Summit)
