Maha: Chinchwad hosts International conference on Buddhist women's leadership and empowerment

Pimpri, Oct. 18 -- An international Buddhist women's conference held in Chinchwad here brought together scholars to deliberate on women's leadership, their historical contributions to Buddhism, the global Bhikkhuni tradition, mental health and the role of Buddhist values in fostering social responsibility and promoting an inclusive society.

Around 1,000 Buddhist followers attended the conference, organised by scholars Dr Ujjwala Andurkar, Dr Sandhya Haribhakt, Dr Vaishali Bhamre and Lakshmikanta Mane, in collaboration with Wisdom in Motion, Catalyst Foundation and the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI).

The conference was held at Prof Ramkrishna More Auditorium, bringing together Buddhist nuns, scholars, intelle...