Buddhism and the 21st Century is destined to become the reference point of the 2550th anniversary of the MahaparinirvaJla of Lord Buddha-the literary experience and the intellectual challenge as well as an artistic expression and a spiritual testimony of that memorial event.

Buddhism and the 21st Century is a literary experience - your opportunity to be there through the Conference writers from all over India and from Brazil, China, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and USA .

An intellectual challenge - an exposure to the fermenting discussion in the 2550th year from the millennium of Buddhist India, the tipping point of Mahayana Buddhism and the compassion of bared fangs Tantric Buddhism to Buddhism's contemporary political voice, issues of gender equality and the relevance of liberty, equality and fraternity in Dr. B.R. Ambedkars socially engaged Buddhism. An artistic expression - a never-before collection of beauty and imagination via historical icons, sensitive images and evocative creativity on every page. A spiritual testimony - voices of Buddhism from the landmark individuals of Queen Mahaprajapati, Asoka, Asvaghosa and Eshes Old to the contemporary devotees in the Americas, Europe, Taiwan, China, South East Asia and South Asia Buddhism and the 21st Century, a veritable literary encyclopedia on Buddhism, gives a comprehensive and intensive treatment to the issues of peace, non-violence, co- operative life and individual enlightenment relevant to the contemporary world from the Lord Buddha's perspective.

Buddhism and The 21st Century: Commemoration of the 2550th Anniversary of the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, edited by B.L. Mungekar, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara Publishing, Hardcover, 532 pages, $98.00

Dr. Mungekar is one of India's leading development economists and an educationist as well as an influential academic positions with distinction including: Professor of Industrial Economics, Center of Advanced Study, University of Mumbai, Founder-President - Dr. Ambedkar institute of Social and Economic Change, Member Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Government of India - Invited Guest, People's Republic of China by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Founder several academic and social institutions, Dr. Mungekar has been honored with academic, economic, and social awards in recognition of his distinction in academic and social services across India including D.Lit. and Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Award.