Buddhism Is a Cultural Bond Enabling Mutual Understanding and Harmony Between the Peoples in the Lancang-Mekong Region

Today,under the light of the Buddha’s mercy,we meet again on the internet to hold the 2022 Lancang-Mekong Region Buddhist Exchange Meeting,which fully demonstrates the longstanding traditional Dharma friendship among the Buddhist communities of the Lancang-Mekong Region,the deep friendship among the peoples of this region,and the value of Buddhism in promoting spiritual ties.

Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Development of Buddhism in China in the Past 40 Years of Reform and Opening Up

The year 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up.Over the past 40 years,under the leadership of the Communist Party of China(CPC),the land of China,with its 5,000-year-old civilization,has undergone tremendous changes.

Giving Full Play to the Working Committee and Better Adapting Theravada Buddhism to the Chinese Context

On this auspicious day when the nation is celebrating the centenary of the Communist Party of China(CPC), it is of great significance for us to gather in the beautiful region of Xishuangbanna to convene the meeting of the Working Committee on Theravada Buddhism of the 10th Council of the Buddhist Association of China(BAC). This is for the purposes of study.

Play an Exemplary Role in Observing Laws,Regulations and Buddhist Disciplines,Break New Ground in Buddhist Sinification with Solid Efforts on the Right Track

Today, we convene here a symposium on Monastic Pure Rules(Conglin Qinggui 丛林清规) and contemporary Buddhist institution building to draw on the historical experience in the development of the Pure Rules and to promote the construction of a contemporary Buddhist internal management system.

Requiting Kindness with Gratitude, Pursuing Buddhism for Excellence:Speech at the Opening Ceremony for the New Campus of the Buddhist Academy of China

Today, in this beautiful season of crisp autumn air,with pleasant scenery, extraordinary propitious causation, and Dharma joy, we solemnly hold the opening ceremony for the new campus of the Buddhist Academy of China with joy and gratitude. This is a major event for the Buddhist Academy of China.

Adapting Religions in China to the Chinese Context and Facilitating the Building of a Modern Socialist Country in All Respects

General Secretary Xi Jinping’s (习近平) majorspeech marking the centenary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is a comprehensive review of the 100 years of struggle of the CPC and its great contributions to history,and a profound summary of the precious experience gained from 100 years of the CPC history.

Speech at the 2021 Event of the BAC Celebrating the Buddha's Birthday

Distinguished Leaders, Ambassadors, Distinguished Guests, Venerable Masters, Lay Buddhists, and Colleagues,Today is the Buddha’s Birthday in Han Chinese Buddhism, and we are gathered at Guangji Monastery(广济寺) in Beijing to bathe the sacred Statue of Prince ?ākyamuni in recognition of his grace at this joyful moment of propitiousness.

Strengthen Buddhist Global Leadership & Shouldering Common Responsibilities for Sustainable Development

Most distinguished venerable masters,ladies and gentlemen,friends,On this auspicious and blissful day,Buddhist representatives are joyfully gathering here together from all over the world to celebrate the 2019 United Nations Day of Vesak.First of all,on behalf of the Buddhist delegation and the Buddhist community of China,I would like to pay tribute and extend my warm greetings to Dharma friends across the world.

Initiating a New Stage of Sinification of Buddhism in the New Era with Enthusiasm,Courage and Diligence

The 10th National Congress of the Buddhist Association of China(BAC)is coming to a successful end according to the agenda.This important session is convened at the time when China starts a new journey toward building a modern socialist country,and Buddhists of all ethnic groups are united to initiate a new stage of Sinification of Buddhism in the new era.