Buddhist values pave way for world peace
By Zhao Huanxin and Shao Xiaoyi (China Daily)
Updated: 2006-04-14 06:23
The Living Buddha of China's Tibetan Buddhism said all the three Buddhist
sects Chinese, Tibetan and Pali coexist and are developing in China as equals
and respect one another.
Tibetan Buddhism has observed the fine tradition of loving both the nation
and Buddhism, he pointed out. "It is particularly worth mentioning that my
predecessor, the 10th Panchen Lama, had made an outstanding contribution to the
unity of the country and the solidarity of the people.
"I am convinced that as they transform their character, all living beings
will certainly be on the right track to a harmonious, stable, and peaceful
world."
Venerable K. Mahinda Sangharakkhita, chief incumbent of Kelaniya Royal Temple
in Sri Lanka, said: "Thanks to the support from the Chinese Government, the
forum will promote the spread of Buddhist teachings in the world as China has
become one of the leading countries of the 21st century."
For Buddhist followers, the forum is a chance to pay tribute to well-known
figures, most of whom are attending the gathering.
The forum opened yesterday, and is scheduled to close on Sunday. Hangzhou the
capital of Zhejiang Province is famous among Buddhists all over China for its
1,600- year-old Lingyin Temple.
Ye Rong, 62, who flew from Guizhou Province in Southwest
China, arrived outside the venue two hours before the forum opened. "I'll feel
blessed even with a mere glimpse of the living Buddhas," she said.
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