摘要
From May 30 to June 3,1953,120 Buddhist representatives from various regions,ethnic groups,and three Buddhist traditions gathered at Guangji Temple(广济寺)in Beijing to attend the Founding Conference of the Buddhist Association of China(BAC).At the Conference,the Constitution of the Buddhist Association of China(中国佛教协会章程)was reviewed and approved,and the first council and the leading body were elected,thereby officially announcing the establishment of the BAC.Mr.Zhao Puchu(赵朴初),then Director of the Preparatory Office.