Rebirth must be revisited with compassion and inquiry, says Buddhist leader

A global conference on Buddhist philosophy titled "Future Life: Re-examining Rebirth" was held at Post Graduate Institute of Buddhist Studies, University of Kelaniya, bringing together international monks and scholars to discuss the concept of samsara, the cycle of birth and rebirth.

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Organised by the Foundation for Buddhist Brotherhood in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation and other institutions, the two-day event focused on how the ancient belief in rebirth remains relevant in today's world and how it is interpreted across various Buddhist traditions and philosophical schools.

Rebirth is not just a matter of belief but a subject that deserves compassionate dialogue and deeper philosophical exploration, said Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche, while delivering the keynote address at an international Buddhist conference on Saturday in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.