Contemporary Buddhism Seminar: "Understanding the New Political Scenario in Malaysia"
Young Buddhist Association Malaysia cordially invites you to participate in the Contemporary Buddhism Seminar Series on the theme of “Understanding the New Political Scenario in Malaysia: Adaptation and Engagement for the Buddhist Community”. The details are as follows: Date: 25 April 2009 (Saturday) Time: 8.30am – 5.00pm Venue: Dewan Mutiara (3½ Mile, Jalan Ipoh) Medium: English Registration Fee:- Free admission for Sangha member RM60 for Adult Participant RM45 for Student (Secondary School, College and University) Registration Closing Date: 11 April 2009 Speakers:- Venerable Dhammavuddho Maha Thera is abbot of Vihara Buddha Gotama, a 15-acre forest monastery in Temoh, Perak. He received his ordination in the Mahayana tradition in 1983 and his Theravada ordination in 1996. He was an electrical engineer for 12 years before becoming a monk. Datuk Dr Victor Wee Eng Lye is the President of the Buddhist Gem Fellowship. He retired recently as Secretary General of the Tourism Ministry and is