BR Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Mhow Indore organised an online national seminar on the subject of Contemporary Perspective: Role and Importance of Buddhist Philosophy on the occasion of Lord Gautam Buddha's birth anniversary under Lord Buddha Chair. Students and researchers from different universities across the country participated in this online national Webinar.
Prof Asha Shukla, Vice Chancellor of the University presided over the Webinar and Prof DK Verma, Dean was the coordinator. Prof Satyendra Kishore Mishra, Vikram University, Ujjain, was the Key Note speaker and Dr Surjit Kumar Singh, Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University. Wardha, Dr. S. L. Nirmal, Government PG. College Pithampur, Dr.= Raghavendra Hunmade Devi Ahilya University Indore, Dr.= Anand Hindolia Mumbai attended the Webinar as speakers. Programme Convenor Dr Kaushalendra Verma introduced the symposium. Prof D K Verma, while giving the welcome speech, emphasised about the Arya Sathya (truth of the Noble Ones) and Noble Eight Fold Path of Lord Buddha. Prof Verma also highlighted the relevance of the principles of Buddha's philosophy in the spread of Kovid 19. Dr Surjit Singh, while describing Lord Buddha's spiritual attainment of enlightenment, said that the Tathagata Buddha did not consider the cause of suffering to be an extraterrestrial element. Lord Buddha told about the Aryan truths of grief prevention. Dr. S. L. Nirmal in his talk spoke of seeing Buddha as a teacher more than a philosopher.
Dr Raghavendra Hunmade described the relevance of teachings of Lord Buddha for the generations. DrAnand Hindolia spoke about the importance of Vipassana. Prof Satyendra Mishra while delivering the Key Note speech described the Philosophy of Lord Buddha as a way of Life.
Lord Buddha believed in Bahujan Hitaya, Bahujan Sukhaya doctrine and followed a middle way of living for human welfare. Prof Asha Shukla congratulate and wish everyone on the occasion of Buddha Purnima in the beginning of her presidential address. Prof Asha Shukla remembering the teachings of Lord Buddha, wished for the world peace during this period of Corona pandemic. Talking about the prevalence of idealistic and materialistic traditions, she said that more serious the level of self-discipline, a person will be more prosperous and happy.
The faculty members of the University including Dr Manisha Saxena and others participated in the Webinar. Dr. Bharat Bhati conducted the national symposium and vote of thanks was given by Prof Kishor John.Earlier in the morning, Prof. Asha Shukla, Vice Chancellor of the university offered floral tributes and lighted candles before the statue of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Lord Buddha Purnima maintaining lockdown protocols.