Vesak Day is The day
commemorates the birth,
enlightenment and death
of the Buddha and is a
day of immense joy, peace
and reflection for
Buddhists around the
world.
International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV)
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THE EIGHTH OF INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST CONFERENCE ON THE UNITED NATIONS DAY OF VESAK (2011 / 2554)
THE EIGHTH OF INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST CONFERENCE ON THE UNITED NATIONS DAY OF VESAK (2011 / 2554)
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Date: 12th 14th May 2011
The eighth of International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak (2011 / 2554)
The 26th Century of Buddha's Enlightenment Celebration
The 84th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King
On 12th 14th May 2011, At Conference Hall Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand. There were 5,000 Buddhist delegates, among over 1,700 delegates who were foreigner from 85 countries and territories participated this Vesak Celebration.
- Venue:
Conference Hall Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok - Main Theme:
Buddhist Virtues in Socio-Economic Development
- Sub Theme:
- Buddhist Leadership and Socio-Economic Development.
- Building a Harmonious Society.
- Environmental Preservation and Restoration.
- Wisdom for Awakening Society.
- Common Buddhist Text. (CBT Workshop)
- Buddhist Virtues in Socio-Economic Development (in Thai)
- Keynote Speaker:
Professor Lewis Lancaster
