First International Buddhist Conclave
Q. Which pair of International Buddhist Conclave and its location correctly matched?
1) 1st International Buddhist Conclave - New Delhi and Bodhgaya
2) 5th International Buddhist Conclave - Varanasi-Sarnath
3) 2nd International Buddhist Conclave - Varanasi and Bodh Gaya- Published on 04 Oct 16a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 2
- India, the birthplace of Buddhism, has a very rich Buddhist Heritage, with several important sites associated with the life of Lord Buddha which are essential pilgrimages for followers of Buddhism the world over.
- The International Buddhist Conclave is also one of the initiatives being taken by India as its commitment as the land of origin of Buddhism and to improve the experience of pilgrims as well as tourists wishing to savor the essence of Buddhist heritage, at the Buddhist sites of the country.
- The event will give the participants an opportunity to interact, promote, package and sell pilgrimage itineraries to the Buddhist sites in the country, for overseas visitors.
- International Buddhist Conclaves have earlier been organized in New Delhi and Bodhgaya (February 2004); Nalanda and Bodhgaya (February 2010), Varanasi and Bodh Gaya (September 2012) and Bodhgaya - Varanasi (2014).
- The Conclave will include presentations, panel discussion, business to business meetings between the international and domestic tour operators, an exhibition highlighting the Buddhist attractions in India, as well as visits to important Buddhist sites in and around Varanasi and Sarnath.
