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things. Smart people do successful
things, never do unsuccessful things;
but the wise and compassionate
people will do things that are beneficial
to society and touches its people.
Buddhists groups do things beneficial to
the society but may not be successful.
When Buddhists groups unite and work
on projects benefiting society, this can
touch many people’s hearts and awaken
people’s conscience.
It has been more than two
thousand years since the Nirvana of
Buddha Sakyamuni! After such a long
time, we still respect and remember
our mentor Buddha. Why? Because
Theravada Theros
and Sambodhi
Sangha (Chinese
Sangha)
Agreement….
On the day (October 30, 2019)
at 10:00 am, the agreement was
officially signed at Nairong Temple.
Eight Theravada Theros from Sri
Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, the United
States, and Ven. Vūpasama Thero from
Sambodhi Sangha(Chinese Sangha)
formally co-signed the <Development
and Cooperation Agreement of
Buddhist Sangha> under the witness
of all parties. In doing so, Four Noble
Truths Buddhism in Chinese community
will have a further development
power. Chinese not only have Dharma
guidance of Four Noble Truths, but also
accord with modern science education
and life. Ven. Vūpasama Thero made an
address: “A tree is beautiful, but a forest
will make enormous contribution;
Solidarity is always greater than
individual strength, and the vitality
of this forest of Buddhism can make a
huge contribution. Everyone has his
own idea, but very few people do actual
Buddha deeply touched our souls. In
this turbulent time, the Sangha may
not necessarily be successful, but they
must continue to inherit the moving
power of Buddha. It may take two
hours to cook a meal, and three years
to open a supermarket, however, it will
take more time to awaken the world to
save themselves. Whether the Sangha
can do that or not, they will have to
do it. All the Theros here have been
dedicating to Buddhism for decades.
Despite old age, Sri Lanka Theros are still
endeavoring for Buddhism and society.
Myanmar Theros are younger, but they
have been working hard to do many
valuable things for Myanmar. The onsite
lay people have also dedicated to
Buddhism for many years. In Buddhism,
Awaken
People’s
Conscience….
no matter old, young, male or female, if
we do not believe ourselves, we cannot
make the world believe us. Only if we
believe in the power of Buddhism and
the Sangha, our solidarity and efforts
can make great contribution to this
world.” Ven. Vūpasama Thero’s speech
deeply moved the attendees at the
signing venue, and all applauded in
response.
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