Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
1. Explain the continuing relevance of the Buddha’s teachings in today’s world. How can India play a lead role in shaping the discourse around Buddhist issues across the world? (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
There is much significance to India having hosted a two-day global Buddhist summit in New Delhi which was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation.
Key Demand of the question:
To write the about the relevance of Buddha’s teachings and role India can play in shaping Buddhist discourse.
Directive:
Explain – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In the introduction, given brief of major aspects of Buddha’s teachings.
Body:
First, Explain the detail that Buddhism proposes a way of thinking about ethics based on the assumption that all sentient beings want to avoid pain. Thus, the Buddha teaches that an action is good if it leads to freedom from suffering. Mention the Do No Harm principle, Compassion, Justice and Accountability etc which the Buddhist philosophy emphasises.
Next, mention the ways India can engage in shaping Buddhist discourse across the world
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
