Dharma and Dhamma have similar roots : joshi
Bhopal: Former Union Minister Shri Murli Manohar Joshi has said that Dharma and Dhamma have similar roots. Dialogue between Sanatan Dharma and Buddhism is the need of the hour. This only will pave the way for balanced global development. Shri Joshi was addressing the concluding session of two-day International Dharma-Dhamma Convention at Vidhan Sabha building here today. Culture Minister Shri Laxmikant Sharma also expressed his views on the occasion.
Shri Joshi said that Guatam Buddha never believed anything blindfolded. He used to examine a thing on merit basis and then accept or reject it.
Dr. Joshi informed that besides Buddhism, education of Vedas was also imparted at Nalanda. He said that such education should also be imparted at Sanchi Buddhist and Indic Studies University. Dr. Joshi also threw light on similarities between Buddhism and Brahmanism. He said that a balance and middle path will have to be adopted for human welfare and development. All the existing global problems have emerged as a result of wish to acquire maximum resources. If we succeed in properly propagating principles of Dharma and Dhamma in entire world, these problems will also be solved.
Dr. Joshi said that unending desires are the root cause of man’s miseries. Therefore, besides everyone’s welfare and everyone’s happiness, this convention should also give the message of controlling desires.
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