Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist University (DDIBU)

Why in News?

• Recently, The foundation stone for the Dhamma Dipa International Buddhist University (DDIBU) at Manu Bankul in Sabroom of South Tripura district will be laid on 29th November 2022.

Highlights

• It is expected to become the first Buddhist-run university in India to offer Buddhist education along with courses in other disciplines of modern education as well.
• Buddhism started in India over 2,600 years ago.
• The religion is based upon the teachings, life experiences of its founder Siddhartha Gautam.
• The main teachings of Buddhism are encapsulated in the basic concept of four noble truths or ariya-sachchani and eight-fold path or ashtangika marg.
• The essence of Buddhism is the attainment of enlightenment or nirvana which was not a place but an experience that could be attained in this life.
• There is no supreme god or deity in Buddhism.
• The concept of ahimsa was its chief contribution. Later, it became one of the cherished values of our nation.
• Its contribution to the art and architecture of India was notable. The stupas at Sanchi, Bharhut, and Gaya are wonderful pieces of architecture.
• It promoted education through residential universities like those at Taxila, Nalanda, and Vikramasila.
• The language of Pali and other local languages developed through the teachings of Buddhism.
• It had also promoted the spread of Indian culture to other parts of Asia.