Venerable Master Zong Xing, vice-president of the Buddhist Association of China, called on Friday for a greater awareness when using “technology”.
His comments came as more than 1,000 representatives from 52 countries converged in Wuxi, Jiangsu province for the Four World Buddhist Forum at Lingshan Mountain.
The forum, which starts on Saturday, will focus on the use of the Internet and new media to spread Buddhist teachings.
“From the ancient Buddhist teachings we can learn that Buddhism has the wisdom to employ the latest technology to spread its teaching and spirits,” Zong said.
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