NationalFriday, 27 March 2026·The Hindu
First World Buddhist Peace Conference Held in Telangana
The first World Buddhist Peace Conference was held in Hyderabad and Buddhavanam (Nagarjunasagar) on 27-29 March, with 150 delegates from 22 countries.
Key highlights
Direct fact
The first World Buddhist Peace Conference was held on 27-29 March 2026 in Hyderabad and Buddhavanam (Nagarjunasagar), Telangana.
Key specifics
- Held across Hyderabad and Buddhavanam in the Nagarjunasagar area, Telangana.
- Drew about 150 delegates from around 22 countries.
- Nagarjunasagar is named after the Buddhist scholar Acharya Nagarjuna.
- Promotes Buddhist heritage and India's soft-power diplomacy.
Exam lens
National / Culture: first World Buddhist Peace Conference, Telangana, 27-29 March 2026; 22 countries.