Transcript Preservation of Buddhist Heritage Sites

Protection of Buddhist Culture
Workshop
The Third International Conference on the
United Nations Day of Vesak 2006
Bangkok, Thailand
Preservation of Buddhist
Heritage Sites
Action:
• UN and UNESCO to continue their good work
• Individual governments to take responsibility
• Protection of sites as world heritage
Target date:
Continuous
Lack of one Buddhist voice
Action:
Formation of umbrella organizations:
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Amongst Buddhist leaders
Amongst Buddhist countries
Target date:
Before Vesak 2007
Disparity between material and
mental cultures
Action:
Development of educational programmes
e.g.
• those connected with temples
• facilities for Dharma school education.
Target date:
Continuous
(Each country to implement)
Emergence of aggressive Buddhist /nonBuddhist groups in the name of Buddhism
Action:
Revitalization of the roles of the traditional
sangha and the laity
Target date:
Sooner the better
(each traditional country to implement)
Non-participation of youth in the
preservation of Buddhist culture
Action:
Introducing Buddhist culture to the modern
world in an appropriate and creative
fashion
Target date:
Continuous
(each country and organization to implement)
Lack of enthusiasm for discussions on
the protection of Buddhist culture
Action:
Be selective in choosing conference
delegates
Target date:
For Vesak 2007 conference
(each organization to implement)