Content for Mains Enrichment(CME)
Source: PIB
Context: The vice president addressed the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) in New Delhi. Emphasizing India’s leadership role in the Global South, he highlighted the theme “ABCP – The Buddhist Voice of Global South.”
Teachings of Buddha:
| Teachings | Current Relevance |
| Life brings sorrow; overcome desire | Promotes a simple, virtuous life between extreme austerity and luxury. Encourages a citizen-centric governance approach where the right speech, conduct, and livelihood can make administration more responsive and service-driven. |
| Four Noble Truths and Eight-Fold Path | Offers a path to the end of suffering, emphasizing the right views, aspirations, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. These principles are relevant in promoting scientific temper, mindfulness, and a spirit of inquiry in contemporary society. |
| Middle Path | Advocates a middle path between extreme lifestyles. Pertinent to sustainable development, it provides a solution to issues like consumerism, climate change, and corruption. Encourages a balanced approach to address societal challenges. |
| Pursuit of a just and egalitarian society | Promotes eliminating discrimination against vulnerable sections, fostering inter-faith harmony, and advocating for peace. Encourages a spirit of love towards all living beings and emphasizes the law of karma to curb wars, terrorism, extremism, and violence. |
| Welfare for All | Lord Buddha taught us, ‘भवतु सब्ब मंगलम’: which means blessings, compassion and welfare of all. |
