Vesak Day is The day
commemorates the birth,
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of the Buddha and is a
day of immense joy, peace
and reflection for
Buddhists around the
world.
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THE ELEVENTH OF INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST CONFERENCE ON THE UNITED NATIONS DAY OF VESAK (2014 / 2557)
Date: 7th to 11th May 2014
The eleventh of International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak (2014 / 2557)
On 7th to 11th May 2014. At Cat Bai Dinh temple, Ninh Binh, Vietnam.
Venue: Cat Bai Dinh temple, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Main Theme:
Buddhist Contribution towards Achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals
Sub Theme:
Buddhist Response to Sustainable Development and Social Change
Buddhist Response to Global Warming and Environmental Protection
Guests:
- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
- Princess of Bhutan
- Princess of Thailand HRE Dr. Mom Luang Rajadarasri Jayankura
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Appointed on Sunday, 24th November 2013
Prof. Dr. Le Manh That Vietnam (Vice Chairman of IABU, Former Co-chairman of UNDV 2008, Advisor of UNDV 2014): Chairman
Most Ven. .Dr. T. Dhammaratana France (Vice Chair of ICDV): Co-Chairman
Ven. Assc Professor Phra Sigambhirayarn Thailand (Secretary General of ICDV): Member
Bhante Chao Chu USA (Executive Member of ICDV): Member
Most Ven. Dr. Khammai Dhammasami UK (Executive Secretary of IABU, Executive Member of ICDV): Member
Most Ven.Dr. Thich Nhat Tu Vietnam (Deputy Secretary General of ICDV – UNDV International Organizing Committee 2014; Former Secretary General of UNDV 2008, Vice Rector of Vietnam Buddhist University): Conference Coordinator
Buddhist Response to Sustainable Development and Social Change