2nd Global Buddhist Summit to Address Contemporary Global Challenges on 24–25 January 2026 in New Delhi

• 2nd Global Buddhist Summit (GBS) to be held on 24–25 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) with the Ministry of Culture, GoI.
• Theme: "Collective Wisdom, United Voice, and Mutual Coexistence" — positions Buddha Dhamma as a framework for addressing contemporary challenges (conflict, environmental degradation, consumerism).
• Reinforces India's soft-power/civilisational diplomacy and its claim as the land of origin of Buddhism; relevant for GS-I (culture), GS-II (IR), GS-IV (ethics).