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4th International Buddhist Conference
Intl. Press Centre [29/05/2007]
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May 25,2007 at Four Seasons Hotel- Bangkok:
The Most Venerable Professor Dr. Phra Dharmakosajarn, Rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) Thailand,Chairperson of International Organizing Committee (IOC) of the 4th International Buddhist Conference and United Nations Day of Vesak 2007 on “Buddhist Contribution to Good Governance and Development”, together with Ven. Dr. T. Dhammaratana,(French-Sri Lankan national) UNESCO Consultant as IOC Vice Chairperson; The Most Ven. Xue Cheng, China Buddhist Association; Ven. Leman That, IOC from Vietnam and Ven. Dr. Khammai Dhammasami, the founder and the head of the Oxford Buddha Vihara, a trustee of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies as IOC International Secretary held the event of Meet the Press function at Monthatip 1, Four Seasons Hotel - Bangkok.
The Most Venerable Professor Dr. Phra Dharmakosajarn, Chairperson has given his remark on Thailand and Celebration Day of Vesak, on behalf Thailand and Thai people are greatly honored in being asked to host the Unite Day of Vesak in 2007, which will be held in conjunction with International Buddhist Conference that will be attended by some 2,500 Buddhist leaders and scholars from over 60 countries.
The main objective of the Conference, coordinated in the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, is to foster good relationships with other Buddhists around the world, to exchange ideas with them, to see how the Dharma might best be propagated how we might all work collectively in the future for the further development of Buddhism.
The United Nations Day of Vesak, and the International Buddhist Conference, will together form part of the general celebration marking the 80th Anniversary of the Birth of His Majesty, the King of Thailand which falls on December 5, 2007.
Ven. Dr. T. Dhammaratana,(French-Sri Lankan national) UNESCO Consultant as IOC Vice Chairperson has given his remark on United Nations Day of Vesak celebration in Bangkok, Thailand between 26-29th May 2007, which commemorate the thrice-sacred events: the Birth, Enlightenment, and Death of the Sakymuni Gotama, the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
Buddhism is recognized today as a universal religion throughout the world. Its significant contribution to society has become increasingly more important towards, establish lasting peace, which is badly needed in today’s modern world. The theme of the celebration: “The Buddhist Contribution to Good Governance and Development”, is an every relevant subject. We need to find urgent and effective solutions to eradicate ethnic and religious conflict, violence, intolerance, poverty, social injustice, and to establish harmonious societies.
The Enlightened One, the Buddha, as the founder of this noble religion addressed his message of selfless service with boundless compassion not only to kings, princes and nobles, but also to the poor, lowly and needy. He revolted against all kinds of human discrimination and sought to establish social justice, democracy and freedom as rights for all human beings. He declared the road of spiritual development open to all. Anyone, in every condition of life could achieve perfection.
The Buddha advised the universal monarch how to govern a state, perfectly, and with religious tolerance when peace was threatened. Social and spiritual progress are equally encourage in Buddhism; and even though, the Buddha did not show an interest in politics, he admitted that the republican form of Government was an ideal model state of establish good governance and development.
Therefore, He strongly believes that Buddhist leaders around the world who will gather in the Kingdom of Thailand during the four days of celebrations will discuss the theme and find better solutions to establish human security and sustainable peace.
Ven. Dr. Khammai Dhammasami, International Secretary Gives His Remark on World Buddhist University Association; There are 130 Buddhist universities worldwide such as in USA, UK, Europe, Japan and Sri Lanka. There were around 80 universities participated this conference aimed to strengthen Buddhist networking, student exchange and seek for future collaborations.
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