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Buddhism is the only way to deal with global challenges – John Macnon


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Kushinagar, 19 October (Hindustan Reporter). 84-year-old John Macnon of New Zealand, who is leading a group of European tourists who came to Kushinagar on a tour of the Buddhist circuit, has written the book 'Home Land of the Buddha' based on his experiences of visiting Buddhist sites in the past, which is available on the online platform. Is. John Macnon describes Buddhism as the only solution to the current challenges facing the world. They believe that the concepts of compassion, non-violence and tolerance in Buddhism are appropriate for today's environment. For the sake of humanity, people should compulsorily adopt it. She told these things during a special conversation with Hindusthan News representative on Saturday.

He told that I had come to Varanasi for the first time in 1964 on my visit to India. During that time, he worked as a volunteer for the first Mount Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary in Nepal. John was not only a member of Hillary's medical advisor team, but also worked on several of Hillary's ongoing education health projects in Nepal. He was introduced to Buddhism while working in Nepal. He has a desire to visit the Buddhist circuit again and again. He says that he has resolved to work for Buddhism throughout his life. He also inspires other people for this.