Buddhist convention from Sept 25 - 28
The Second Asian Festival of Buddhist Culture and International
Convention will be held on September 25-28 at the Sri Lanka
International Buddhist Academy (SIBA), Pallekele.
The event is co-organized by World Alliance for Buddhist cultural
Exchange, the Buddhasasana and Religious Affairs Ministry and the Temple
of the Tooth Relic.
The festival is organized once every two years as a concept of Most
Ven Sri Dayuan Thera, the founder of the Abbot of Ling Quang Temple.
The Thera said culture can bring the message of Buddhism to the
people effectively. Buddhist culture is enriched with the peaceful
teachings of the Buddha. "We can bring out the message of peace and
harmony to every corner of the world through culture," he said.
The first Asian Buddhist Culture Convention was held in 2011 at the
historical temple of Aungkor Wat, Cambodia.Participants from over 24
countries attended the event which was a huge success. The cultural
festival coincides with the establishment of the World Alliance for
Buddhist Cultural Exchange forum with its headquarters in Hong Kong. The
opening ceremony of the headquarters was held in June and delegates from
over 41 countries participated.
Discussions regarding the Second Asian Festival for Buddhist Culture
was held in China in 2012 at Leiy Zu Temple.
Ven. Dr. Walmoruwe Piyaratana Thera and Ven. Suduhumpola Wimalasara
Thera, chief incumbent of the Naritasan Joso temple in Japan were
nominated as coordination for the event.
Over 500 participants from 74 countries will participate in this
years' event. They will showcase their cultural activities regarding
Buddhism.
Buddhist leaders from Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions
will participate. |