KARNATAKA
Buddhist Conference in Karnataka
- 30 Dec 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed a Buddhist Conference at Mundgod Tibetan Settlement, Karnataka.
Key Points
- Core Message: Emphasis on Ahimsa (non-violence) and compassion as solutions to modern global conflicts.
- Indian Philosophy: Reflect ancient Indian spiritual traditions such as Buddhism and Vedantic thought.
- Presence of Dalai Lama: 14th Dalai Lama attended the conference.
- Cultural Diplomacy: Event highlights India’s role in promoting peace, tolerance and spiritual soft power globally.
- India–Tibet Relations: Reiterated historical civilisational and cultural ties between India and Tibet.
Mundgod:
- Location: A town in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- Mini-Tibet: The town is known as “Mini Tibet of India” due to the large Tibetan refugee settlement
- Cultural Significance: Centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture, traditions and monastic education in India.
- Acts as a hub for Buddhist conferences, teachings and spiritual interactions, often attended by the Dalai Lama.
- Attiveri Bird Sanctuary: Located near Mundgod is home town for a number of species of birds including migratory birds.
- The Sanctuary houses birds like Little Cormorant, Spoonbill, Indian shag, Cattle Egret pied Kingfisher, White-breasted Kingfisher, White Ibis, Common Grey Hornbill and Common Swallow.
