It will bring together religious leaders, scholars, and civil society representatives to discuss the compatibility of Buddhist teachings with the Malaysia Madani framework.
National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang , the head of the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple K Sri Dhammaratana , and transport minister Loke Siew Fook at the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields today.
KUALA LUMPUR: A national conference on Buddhist principles and Madani practices will be organised for the first time on May 23 in conjunction with the national Wesak Day celebration.
Themed “Traversing Wisdom and Civilisation: Buddhist Principles & Madani Practices”, the conference will bring together religious leaders, scholars, and civil society representatives to discuss the compatibility of Buddhist teachings with the Malaysia Madani framework.
The conference will be attended by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, symbolising the government's commitment to interfaith dialogue.
National unity minister Aaron Ago Dagang said religious events involving different faiths reflect a broad movement that connects people of diverse beliefs. “The goal is for people to understand, accept, and observe together. After that, we celebrate,” he told reporters after a press conference on the national Wesak Day celebration at the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields.
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook, who was also present at the press conference, said the value of compassion is one of the core principles of Buddhist teachings that aligns with the Malaysia Madani concept, alongside doing good to others and speaking kindly.
“So these are universal values which transcend all religions, as emphasised in the Madani principles. It is not unique or exclusive to any particular religion,” he said, adding that the Madani concept is also grounded in values such as mutual respect and sustainability.
“All religions urge their followers to bring benefit to others. We hope this can result in a better understanding of one another, something that is very important in our country's multiracial society,” he said.
The conference is one of two main initiatives in this year’s Wesak Day celebration, organised by the government through the national unity and transport ministries in collaboration with the Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council .
In addition to the conference, the government will also provide direct support to Buddhist organisations nationwide at the grassroots level.
Under the initiative, up to 1,000 registered temples and Buddhist centres across the country will each receive RM2,000 in assistance.
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