International Buddhist Conference can help bring about world peace
mcuit [ 11/05/2006 ]

Mr. Charles Shures, a Buddhist chanter from England who attended the 3rd International Buddhist Conference on the Day of Vesak, said that the peace would be achieved if all countries apply the teachings of Buddhism.

Mr. Shures said this is a good occasion for Buddhists from all corners of the world to discuss and exchange their ideas, and thus enabling them to share one religious direction. Furthermore, he believes that the conference will lead to positive results and world peace once people start to follow by the teachings of Lord Buddha.

During today?s afternoon, a special lecture on the application of Buddhism in every day life. The lecture was presented by Buddhist scholars from Vietnam, Hong Kong and England, and more than 1,500 monks attended the lecture.

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