The Buddhist philosophy of peace, harmony and respect for all human beings was propounded at a peace symposium here by the Bharat Soka Gakkai, the India affiliate of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) of Japan.
The Buddhist philosophy of peace, harmony and respect for all human beings was propounded at a peace symposium here by the Bharat Soka Gakkai, the India affiliate of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) of Japan.
Based on a peace proposal 'The Global Solidarity of Youth: Ushering in a New Era of Hope' by the SGI president, Daisaku Ikeda, the symposium held last night discussed ways to awaken people towards global issues that pose a threat to humanity.
"There is an urgent need to establish a culture of trust and inclusiveness. The peace proposal by the SGI president, Ikeda, addresses current problems in the world and how on the basis of Buddhist philosophy these problems can be solved.
Ikeda suggests various action points in order to address these problems," chairperson Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) Vishesh Gupta said.
"The action points which was brought out in the peace proposal pertain to the refugee crisis in the world, climate change and gender inequality, and how to overcome the problems of xenophobia and hatred. Ikeda also talked about how we can abolish nuclear weapons, so that the future of mankind is secure and protected in times to come," he said.
The peace proposal is the key to address global issues as the action plan is intended to awaken individuals, who can play a constructive role, Gupta said.
"From the Buddhist point of view, every person in his own way can solve the problems arising from three poisons-- fear, greed and hate -- and these are the negative tendencies in the minds of people.
"If we overcome these by undergoing inner change in life, then we can create positive forces and bring about a change, he said.
Rajasthan High Court Judge M N Bhandari said there is a need to deliberate and take positive action for restoring global peace in times of proliferation of arms and nuclear weapons.
He said the threat of terrorism is also growing worldwide and collective effort for global peace is of utmost necessity.
Rajasthan Director General of Police Manoj Bhatt and writer Dharmender Kanwar among others addressed the symposium which was attended by nearly 900 people, including youths.
The speakers deliberated on the issues of refugees in the Middle East, global climate change and role of youths in promoting human values.
Such symposiums are organised every year on the basis of the peace proposal submitted by the SGI chairperson said its associate V K Kalra.
SGI is an organisation that seeks to promote the values of peace and respect, and BSG is its Indian affiliate, he said.
(This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
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