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6th General Conference 「Mission of the Age for Sangha」

  1. Arrival of Foreign Delegations Graciously Greeted at

    the Airport by the Organizing Committee.

  2. Arrival of Foreign Delegations Graciously Greeted at

    the Airport by the Organizing Committee.

  3. Arrival of Foreign Delegations Graciously Greeted at

    the Airport by the Organizing Committee.

  4. Arrival of Foreign Delegations Graciously Greeted at

    the Airport by the Organizing Committee.

  5. Arrival of Foreign Delegations Graciously Greeted at

    the Airport by the Organizing Committee.

  6. Arrival of Foreign Delegations Graciously Greeted at

    the Airport by the Organizing Committee.

  7. Arrival of Foreign Delegations Graciously Greeted at

    the Airport by the Organizing Committee.

  8. THE 6TH GENERAL CONFERENCE OF WBSC,

    1995 PENANG MALAYSIA

  9. Parti cipants Arriving

    the Opening Ceremony.

  10. Ven. Ta Neng, the Abbot Of Kek 10k Si Temple Of Penang,

    Welcome Guests Of Honour, Although not in Good Health.

  11. Parti cipants Arriving

    the Opening Ceremony.

  12. The ad hoc Committee Screened Key

    PersonnaJs for Appointment.

  13. Panel Session of

    Culture & Education.

  14. Panel Session of

    Youth Development.

  15. Panel Session on

    Social Welfare.

  16. Seminar on the

    Sangha Education.

  17. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  18. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  19. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  20. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  21. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  22. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  23. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  24. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  25. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  26. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  27. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  28. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  29. Reports and Speech from

    Various Countries.

  30. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  31. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  32. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  33. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  34. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  35. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  36. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  37. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  38. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  39. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  40. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  41. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  42. Delegates Of Different Countries Offered Their Thanks

    and Appreciations with Gracious presentation.

  43. Elegant Art Performance Under Dedicated Arrangement

    by the Organizing Committee.

  44. Elegant Art Performance Under Dedicated Arrangement

    by the Organizing Committee.

  45. Elegant Art Performance Under Dedicated Arrangement

    by the Organizing Committee.

  46. Elegant Art Performance Under Dedicated Arrangement

    by the Organizing Committee.

  47. Elegant Art Performance Under Dedicated Arrangement

    by the Organizing Committee.

  48. Elegant Art Performance Under Dedicated Arrangement

    by the Organizing Committee.

  49. Unique Services Specially Provided

    by the Organizing Committe.

  50. Unique Services Specially Provided

    by the Organizing Committe.

  51. Unique Services Specially Provided

    by the Organizing Committe.

  52. Unique Services Specially Provided

    by the Organizing Committe.

  53. Unique Services Specially Provided

    by the Organizing Committe.

  54. Unique Services Specially Provided

    by the Organizing Committe.

  55. Disciples Of Malaysia Sincerely Presented

    their Offering to Maha Sangha.

  56. Disciples Of Malaysia Sincerely Presented

    their Offering to Maha Sangha.

  57. Both Mahayana and Therevada Sangha

    Welcome Joyful Entertainment.

  58. Both Mahayana and Therevada Sangha

    Welcome Joyful Entertainment.

  59. Grand palace for

    Maha Sanghikadana.

  60. Grand palace for

    Maha Sanghikadana.

  61. The RT Honorable Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, Chief Minister

    Of Penang, Conveied His Remarks at the Closing Ceremony.

  62. Delegates Of Different Countries

    Attending the Opening Ceremony.

  63. Ven. Wu Ming, President of WBSC, Delivered his

    Opening speech to his Respectful Members.

  64. Ministerof Health YB Datuk Chua Jui Meng

    Addresed at the Opening Ceremony.

  65. The Delegates Attending Various Meeting in Different Sessions and

    Conducted by Chairpersons at the Head Table.

  66. The Delegates Attending Various Meeting in Different Sessions and

    Conducted by Chairpersons at the Head Table.

  67. The Delegates Attending Various Meeting in Different Sessions and

    Conducted by Chairpersons at the Head Table.

  68. The Delegates Attending Various Meeting in Different Sessions and

    Conducted by Chairpersons at the Head Table.

  69. The Delegates Attending Various Meeting in Different Sessions and

    Conducted by Chairpersons at the Head Table.

Declaration  

   We, the Buddhist Sangha delegates from 21 countries who attended the Sixth GeneralConference of the World Buddhist Sangha Council in Penang, Malaysia from Nov. 8 to 12, 1995 on the theme of “Responsibility of Sangha”, have reached consensus and hereby make the following declaration after three days of discussion:

1. The Buddha was born in the world for a great mission, i.e. to educate the human beings and to show the way to their deliverance from misery. We, the Sangha, are committed to follow that path based on his teachings and propagate the Dhamma for the benefit of living beings. No matter we belong to the Southern or Northern Tradition and no matter we practice the Sutric or Tantric Buddhism, to promote the Dhamma and to benefit the sentient beings are, we consider, our sole responsibility.

2. The responsibility of Sangha remains the same even though the time and clime maychange. We, the Sangha should interpret the Dhamma according to the modern requirements of general society. Therefore, we believe that to promote the Sangha education and to train Dhamma preachers are the important responsibility of WBSC. 

3. Buddhism has existed for over 2,500 years and has spread to every corner of the world. In spite of, that some fanatic elements are to be found even in modern world who proclaim that they are the living Buddhas. Therefore, we solemnly declare that these wrong view expressed by certain elements of Buddhist community will not be approved by the WBSC. The Buddha once admonished the disciples that even though they have cultivated the stage of obtaining super-normal power, they should not perform miracles leading to the misunderstanding of the path shown by the Buddha. In this context, we, the WBSC, appeal to the world not to be misled by such modern elements in the name of Buddhism. We, hereby declare that the whole members of the Sangha should adibe by and uphold the authentic teachings of the Buddha for the betterment of mankind.

Conference Date Place President
6th General Conference Nov. 8-12, 1995 Penang, Malaysia Ven. Wu Ming Mahathera
6th Executive Committee
1st Meeting Apr. 23-25, 1997 Manila, Philippines Ven. Wu Ming Mahathera
2nd Meeting Apr. 17-22, 1999 Colombo, Sri Lanka Ven. Wu Ming Mahathera

Name List of 6th Executive Committee Members of WBSC

The Board of Elders Ven. Thich Tam Chau Mahathera Canada
Ven. Thich Tam Chau Mahathera Sri Lanka
Ven. W. Sri Rahula Mahathera Sri Lanka
Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda Mahathera Malaysia
Ven. Yin Shuen Taiwan
Ven. Lin Ken Taiwan
Ven. Chur Mor Malaysia
Ven. Somdej Phra Puddhacarya Thailand
Ven. Sui Kim Philippines
Ven. Kuau Ching Singapore
Ven. Yen Pei Singapore
Ven. Po Ding Hong Kong
Ven. Shou Yeh USA
Ven. Ming Chi USA
Ven. Fat Chung Australia
Ven. Thich Phuoc-Hue Australia
Ven. Wu Yi Taiwan
Ven. Chen Iy Taiwan
Ven. Ming Chin Malaysia
Ven. Seo Am Korea
Ven. Woll Hwa Korea
Ven. Dek Am Korea
Ven. Shing Yuen USA
Ven. Yanalika Mahathero Bangladesh
President Ven. Wu Ming Taiwan
Senior Vice Presidents Ven. Liao Chung Taiwan
Vice Presidents Ven. Phra Dhampannabordee Thailand
Ven. Rewata Dhamma Myanmar
Ven. Dr. M. Vajiragnana Mahathera UK
Ven. Dr. K. Anuruddha Mahathera Sri Lanka
Ven. Kok Kwong Hong Kong
Ven. Chiu Chan Hong Kong
Ven. Au Ling USA
Ven. Ching Hsin Taiwan
Ven. Chin Liang Taiwan
Ven. Kuang Fen Philippines
Ven. Woo Fong Singapore
Ven. Lung Kun Singapore
Ven. Eui Hyun Seo Korea
Ven. Chik Huang Malaysia
Ven. Visulti Silakhun Malaysia
Ven. Ta Neng Malaysia
Ven. Tsang Hui Australia
Ven. Thich Huyen-Vi France
Ven. Thich Man Giac USA
Ven. K. Piyatissa USA
Ven. Thich Thien-Dinh Germany
Ven. Sheng Ying New Zealand
Ven. Lama Lobzang India
Ven. Ashin Jinarakkhita Indonesia
Chinese Secretary-General Ven. Liao Chung Taiwan
English Secretary-General Ven. Dr. M. Wipulasara Mahathera Sri Lanka
Chinese Assistant Secretary-General Ven. Ming Chen Taiwan
Ven. Praja Vira Indonesia
English Assistant Secretary-General Ven. Dr. B. Wimalaratana Mahathera Sri Lanka
General Treasurer Ven. Chin Neng Taiwan
Dhamma Propagation Committee
Director Ven. Yuen Quing Macau
Members Ven. Dr. B. Dhammaratana Mahathera Sri Lanka
Ven. Yin Hai USA
Ven. Sri Pannyavaro Sanghanayaka Thera Indonesia
Ven. Chuen Wai Hong Kong
Ven. Hong Po Korea
Ven. Suddhananda Mahathera Bangladesh
Ven. T. Dhammaratana  France
Ven. DhammarakkIta  Nayaka Thero Sri Lanka
Ven. Hui Pen Taiwan
Ven. Kuong Yu Malaysia
Education Committee
Director Ven. Amara Medhacharma Thailand
Members Ven. Sau Chi Hong Kong
Ven. A. Nanda Sri Lanka
Ven. Wei Wu Malaysia
Ven. Sheng Hsiung Taiwan
Ven. D. Yasassi Mahathera Sri Lanka
Ven. Thich Tinh-Hanh Taiwan
Ven. Bub Jong Korea
Welfare Committee
Director Ven. Fa Chih Taiwan
Members Ven. Dr. K. Vajira Sri Lanka
Ven. Yuen Kor Hong Kong
Ven. Kor Neng Malaysia
Ven. Fa Kwang Taiwan
Ven. Doo Kek Korea
Administration Committee
Director Ven. Wing Sing Hong Kong
Members Ven. Yuen Chung Taiwan
Ven. Sik Liu Chi USA
Ven. Shueh Kun Taiwan
Ven. Chih Hui Hong Kong
Ven. Kim Young Do Japan
Ven. Bong Ju Korea
Ven. Ru Kung Malaysia
Youth Committee
Director Ven. Ming Kwong Taiwan
Members Ven. Ming Yi Singapore
Ven. Ching Yao Taiwan
Ven. Kor Ming Hong Kong
Ven. Bub Ki Korea
Ven. Dhammasara Thero Sri Lanka
Ven. R. Gnanaseeha Thera Singapore
Ven. Thich Nhu-Dien Germany
Ven. Fat Chao Singapore
Ven. Ying Yuen Singapore
Ven. Wei Chen Malaysia
Ven. Yih Teh Taiwan
Ven. Chuen Yin Philippines
Ven. Phra Sukpajalo Thailand
Ven. Gunaratana (Chao Chu) USA
Ven. P. Sirinivasa Mahathera Sri Lanka
Ven. P. Chandaratana Thera France
Ven. Sanghasena India
Ven. Phra Pisal Dhammavarodom Thailand
Ven. Myeng Hyu Korea
Ven. Boo Ri Korea
Ven. Thich Phuoc-An Australia
Ven. Ming Hsing USA
Ven. Sian Siang  Singapore
Ven. Hsuan Chui Malaysia
Finance Committee
Director Ven. Chin Neng Taiwan
Members Ven. Siu Kun Hong Kong
Ven. Miao Yuen Taiwan
Ven. Bang Joo Suk Korea
Ven. Kor Teh Hong Kong
Ven. Chen Neng Malaysia
Cultural Committee
Director Ven. N. Sumana Mahathera Singapore
Members Ven. Phra Medheedhammaborn Thailand
Ven. Seng Lu Philippines
Ven. Pen Ching Taiwan
Ven. Thich Minh-Tam France
Ven. Aryamaitri Indonesia
Ven. A. Sorata Thera Sri Lanka
Ven. Hoe Jung Korea
Ven. Sik Nung Toh Singapore
Membership Committee
Director Ven. Phra Dhammarajanuvatr Thailand
Members Ven. Jit Heng Malaysia
Ven. K. Sri Pemaloka Thera Sri Lanka
Ven. Abdhanavira (Hung Fei) Indonesia
Ven. Cheng Chung Philippines
Ven. Ki Yeon Korea
Rituals Committee
Director Ven. Kuang Yuen Taiwan
Members Ven. Pu Miao Taiwan
Ven. Thich Minh-Le France
Ven. Il Kong Korea
Liaison Committee
Director Ven. Phra Maha Surapon Sucarito Thailand
Members Ven. Kien Chiu Hong Kong
Ven. Fa Yun USA
Ven. Bub Ki Korea
Ven. Dhyana Vira (Ding Siong) Indonesia
Ven. P. Sarada Thera Sri Lanka
Ven. Wu Chien India
Ven. Maha Suvunn Suranat Singapore
Ven. B. Chandima Sri Lanka
Bhikkhuni Committee
Director Ven. Hsin Kuang Taiwan
Members Ven. Sheng Hai Taiwan
Ven. Shiu Kuang Taiwan
Ven. Hui Kuang Taiwan
Ven. Ju Hueh Taiwan
Ven. Shao Ting Taiwan
Ven. Chen Seng Malaysia
Ven. Wen Chiueh Malaysia
Ven. Lian Shan Taiwan
Ven. Dea Woll Korea

 

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