Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Prof. Robert Thurman, American Buddhist scholar, author, and Padma Shri awardee, today, in New York, USA.
Prime Minister and Prof Thurman exchanged perspectives on how Buddhist values can act as guiding light for finding solutions to global challenges. They also discussed India’s Buddhist connect and efforts being made by India for preservation of Buddhist heritage.
Prime Minister @narendramodi had an interaction with renowned Buddhist scholar and author, Padma Shri Prof. @BobThurman. They deliberated how Buddha's teachings have had a profound impact on countless citizens worldwide. pic.twitter.com/BDSXrelOjB
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 21, 2023
The interaction with @BobThurman was outstanding. I admire his passion towards research and scholarship on aspects relating to Buddhism. I highlighted India’s Buddhist heritage and how Buddhism can help overcome many challenges our world faces. pic.twitter.com/Bpsee2oYOy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023