In 2011, 23 Buddhist organisations from 9 states met to establish the Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia
Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia
About
On 25th December 2011, representatives from 23 Theravāda Buddhist organisations from 9 Malaysian states met in Kuala Lumpur. The concerns of various organisations were freely discussed and there was unanimous agreement on the need to establish the Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia.
The Council serves as a platform to unite the Theravāda Buddhist organisations and community, to synergise effort in Dhamma propagation, to provide direction to member organisations, and to work with other Buddhist federations to safeguard the interests of Malaysian Buddhists.
Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia
[ MAJLIS BUDDHIS THERAVADA MALAYSIA ]
{ 马来西亚南传佛教总会 }
was registered on 9 May 2012.
Its inaugural Annual General Assembly was held on 1 September 2012.
Vision
A united Malaysian Theravāda Buddhist Community living in accordance with the Buddha’s Teachings.
Mission
To propagate the Buddha’s Teachings and promote the Buddhist Way of Life
Objectives
Unite
To unite and promote understanding among Theravāda Buddhist organisations and followers in Malaysia through common activities and fellowship programmes.
Facilitate
To provide information, guidance and interpretation on Theravāda doctrines and practices among Malaysian Buddhists.
Educate
To make public statements and influence public opinion on issues affecting the Buddhist community in general, and the Theravāda Buddhist community in particular.
Address
To address issues of common concern for its constituent Members, including being an agency for Members to work with Federal and State governmental agencies, as well as with other non-governmental organisations.
Cooperate
To maintain contact and enhance cooperation with international Theravāda Buddhist Councils and bodies worldwide to propagate Theravāda Buddhist teachings, practices, arts, culture and heritage.
Communicate
To publish and distribute relevant printed and multi-media resources in pursuance of its objectives.
Sustain
To appeal for, collect and receive funds and to acquire, develop, deal with and maintain facilities and property in pursuance of its objectives.