A 10-point Ladakh peace declaration was also signed on the occasion.

The aim of the event was to spread the message of unity and togetherness by promoting peace and harmony in the world.

In today’s world wars, terrorism, upheavals and various kinds of violence, civil wars and challenges, have thrown the world into a state of unrest, mistrust and tension.

All world powers, for natural resources, religious issues and every little thing are resorting to violence. This is a matter of concern for mankind. The importance of peace and harmony increases even more at times like these.

Gurus and eminent scholars from different countries together gathered and expressed their views here on one platform at the international conference.

Buddhist monks and devotees from around seven countries participated in the conference, where it was deliberated on how to deal with contemporary global challenges with the help of Buddhist philosophy and ideology.

Organized by Mahabodhi International Meditation Center (MIMC) Ladakh, this programme featured participants from countries such as Thailand, Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the United States of America.

About 2500 leaders of different religions, devotees and eminent scholars participated, including members of the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) convenor Satnam Singh Sandhu.

Carrying prayers and peace messages, a large congregation of Buddhist monks from across countries along with other devotees, leaders of other religious communities, and students carried out a peace walk to promote world peace and harmony on Sunday in Ladakh. The Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) also participated.

Spreading Lord Buddha’s messages of peace and harmony, they walked from NDS stadium to Shanti Stupa in Leh, Ladakh which is located at an elevation of 11,841 feet above sea level, which culminated the 32-day Padh Yatra, of 150 Buddhist monks and laypersons of Thailand, for world peace.

Source ANI