International Abhidhamma Divas 2024: Date, History, Teachings, Celebrations, and Significance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Abhidhamma Divas |
| Date | October 17, 2024 |
| Location | Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi |
| Organizers | Ministry of Culture, International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) |
| Key Attendees | Monks, Scholars, Ambassadors, Young Buddhist Practitioners from 14 countries |
| Significance | Celebrates the philosophical tradition of Abhidhamma in Buddhism |
| Historical Context | Commemorates Buddha's descent from Tāvatiṃsa heaven after teaching Abhidhamma |
| Sacred Site | Sankisa Basantapur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Prime Speaker | Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi |
| Key Themes | Relevance of Abhidhamma teachings, Promotion of India's Buddhist heritage |
| Academic Sessions | - The Significance of Abhidhamma in the 21st Century |
| - The Origin of Pali Language and its Role in Contemporary Times | |
| Exhibitions | - Evolution of Pali Language |
| - Life and Teachings of Buddha | |
| Pali Language | Recently recognized as a Classical Language by the Indian Government |
| Core Texts | Tipitaka (Vinaya Piṭaka, Sutta Piṭaka, Abhidhamma Piṭaka) |
| Other Literature | Jataka Kathas (Stories of Buddha's previous lives) |