The 2nd International Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges”

Abstract

This article is an overview of the work of the II International Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges”, which was held on 12–14 August 2024 in Ulan-Ude. This year, more than 1,800 participants from 16 countries gathered together, with representatives from not only religious structures, but also political, public, and scientific organizations. This forum aims to strengthen international relations between Buddhists of the world at all levels. The article analyzes the main activities of three events united by a single theme – the conference "Buddhism in a Changing World", the II International Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges”, the conference “The Phenomenon of the XII Pandito Khambo Lama Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov”, related to the actualization of the Buddhist culture in today's society, understanding of the philosophy and practice of Buddhism in the modern world, assessment of the main directions and results of the activities of Buddhist institutions and organizations both at the religious level and in the system of their interactions with political powers in Russia and Asian countries, their role and influence in international relations, education and medicine.