China Focus: Buddhists across world gather to promote civilization exchange

NINGBO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- About 800 representatives, experts and scholars of the Buddhist communities from 72 countries and regions gathered at the sixth World Buddhist Forum in east China to share insights on the role that Buddhism plays in the inheritance and innovation of human civilizations, calling for deeper understanding and stronger friendships across cultures.

"I formally became a Buddhist 51 years ag