US EditionReligious Leaders Spotlight Dialogue and Shared Prosperity at Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026
Religious and academic leaders discussed interfaith dialogue, managing diversity, and religion's role in global governance during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference.
- On March 27, religious leaders and scholars gathered at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 in China to discuss cross-cultural exchange. The session, titled "Myriad Mirrors Illuminate Each Other," examined religious adaptation within local contexts.
- Organized by the Buddhist Association of Hainan Province and the Hainan Provincial Religious Affairs Bureau, the forum explored how traditions contribute to modern governance. Participants included representatives from Buddhist, Taoist, and Islamic communities.
- Yan Jue, president of the Buddhist Association of China, noted that religious communities can act as channels for dialogue. Fa Yuan, an Education Committee member of the Taiwan Chinese Buddhist Association, proposed compassion and the "wisdom of the Middle Way."
- International delegates emphasized cultural integration to support social stability. Dr. Thich Duc Thien of Vietnam noted that Buddhism's adaptation supports peace, while Taufiq Yap Yun Hin of Malaysia identified inclusive identity as foundational for multi-religious societies.
- Peking University professor Li Silong detailed how Buddhist traditions adapt to secular authority, while the World Federation of Daoism expressed interest in deepening cross-tradition dialogue. The China Religious Culture Communication Association delivered concluding remarks.
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