Thai Buddhist Leader Advocates for Peace at Global Interfaith Summit
Thai Buddhist Leader Advocates for Peace and Meditation
At Global Interfaith Summit in Kazakhstan
8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
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Location:
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Date:
September 17-18, 2025
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Theme:
“Dialogue of Religions: Synergy for the Future”
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Participants:
Global Religious Leaders
World leaders of major religions gathered in Astana, Kazakhstan, bringing together representatives of faiths from across the globe, including a delegation from Thailand led by the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB).
8th
World Religions Congress
40+
Countries in WFB Network
1950
WFB Founded
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Solidarity
In his welcoming address, Pope Leo XIV urged participants to see interfaith dialogue not as an option but as a necessity in an era marked by violent conflict.
Synergy means working together, with one another and with the Divine. It reflects the deeper order of reality, your shared existence as members of one human family.
Historical Milestones
The pontiff highlighted the 1986 prayer gathering in Assisi convened by Pope John Paul II and the 2019 Document on Human Fraternity signed in Abu Dhabi.
Unity in Purpose
Faith leaders must stand united in defending human dignity, supporting the poor, and responding to crises such as natural disasters and refugee movements.
Religion, at its core, is not a source of conflict but a wellspring of healing and reconciliation.
🇹🇠Thai Buddhist Voice on the Global Stage
Thailand’s presence was marked by the contribution of Phallop Thaiary, President of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB). Founded in 1950, the WFB links Buddhist communities in more than 40 countries and has played a central role in representing Thai Buddhism internationally.
🧘 Buddhist Philosophy on Peace
Click to explore Buddhist teachings on meditation and peace
All things are preceded by the mind. Meditation requires no wealth or position, only mindfulness and breathing.
Mental Peace
Peace must begin within the human mind, emphasizing meditation as a universal tool to dissolve hatred, greed, and fear.
Compassion Building
Meditation fosters clarity and compassion, with benefits seen in schools, workplaces, and communities worldwide.
Global Cooperation
“Global peace cannot be achieved by one tradition alone. It requires all leaders, all faiths, and all nations working hand in hand.”
A Platform for Global Cooperation
Since its inception, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has served as a stage for religious leaders to engage in joint action.
Reject Violence
Participants echoed unified calls to reject violence in all its forms across religious and cultural boundaries.
Defend the Vulnerable
Religious leaders committed to defending vulnerable populations and supporting humanitarian causes globally.
Environmental Protection
Safeguarding the environment recognized as part of shared religious responsibility for future generations.
Thailand’s Role in Global Peace Dialogue
For Thailand, the event reaffirmed the country’s role as both a Buddhist hub and an active contributor to global dialogue on peace and mutual respect. As Pope Leo XIV concluded, synergy among faiths is not a slogan but “a powerful sign of hope for humanity,” one that points to religion’s enduring role as a bridge rather than a barrier.
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