World Fellowship of Buddhists

The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) is an international Buddhist organization. Initiated by Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera, it was founded in 1950[1] in Colombo, Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), by representatives from 27 nations.[2] Although Theravada Buddhists are most influential in the organization, (its headquarters are in Thailand and all of its presidents have been from Sri Lanka or southeast Asia), members of all Buddhist schools are active in the WFB. It now has regional centers in 35 countries, including India, the United States, Australia, and several nations of Africa and Europe, in addition to traditional Buddhist countries.[3]

The aims and objectives of the World Fellowship of Buddhists are:[2]

  1. To promote among the members strict observance and practice of the teachings of the Buddha
  2. To secure unity, solidarity, and brotherhood amongst Buddhists
  3. To propagate the sublime doctrine of the Buddha
  4. To organize and carry on activities in the field of social, educational, cultural and other humanitarian services
  5. To work for happiness, harmony and peace on earth and to collaborate with other organizations working for the same ends.

The current president is Phan Wannamethee of Thailand serving since 1999, while Venerable Hsing Yun of the Republic of China (Taiwan) serves as honorary president.

Affiliates

Australia

  • The Buddhist Federation of Australia
  • United Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation in Australia & New Zealand
  • Buddhist Discussion Centre (Upwey)
  • Buddhist Council of New South Wales
  • The Buddhist Foundation

Austria

  • Osterrichische Buddhistische Union (Austrian Buddhist Union)

Bangladesh

  • Bangladesh Buddhist Federation
  • Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha
  • Bangladesh Buddhist Association
  • Agrasara Memorial Society of Bangladesh
  • Parbatya Bouddha Sangha, Sakyamuni Bouddha Sangha
  • Anoma Cultural Association
  • Bangladesh Rakhaing-Marma Sangha Council

Belgium

  • Buddhist Study Centre of Belgium

Bhutan

  • Dratshang Lhentshog (National Council of Sangha Communities)

Brazil

  • Sociedade Budista do Brasil
  • Federacao das Seitas Buddhists do Brasil

Cambodia

  • Buddhist Association Khmer Republic
  • Buddhism Community for Development of Cambodia

Canada

  • Buddhist Church of Canada
  • Universal Buddhist Temple
  • Vietnamese Buddhist Association of Canada
  • True Faith Buddhism Association of Canada Inc.
  • International Buddhist Friends Association (IBFA)

China

Czechoslovakia

  • Dr. Dusan J. Kafka

Finland

  • Buddhismin Ystavat

France

  • French Regional Centre of WFB
  • World Linh-Son Buddhist Congregation
  • French-Vietnamese Buddhist Association
  • Association Zen International (AZI)
  • Association Cultuelle Bouddhique De Marseille (Vallondes Tuves)

Germany

Ghana

  • The Maha Bodhi Society of Ghana

Great Britain

Hong Kong

India

  • Tripura Rajya Buddhist Association
  • Maha Bodhi Asoka Mission
  • The Bengal Buddhist Association
  • Maha Bodhi Society of India
  • Department of Religion and Culture
  • Kalimpong Dharmodaya Sabha
  • Ladakh Buddhist Association
  • The South India Buddhist Association
  • Asoka Mission
  • Indian Buddhist Society
  • All Asam Buddhist Association
  • Buddhist Society of India
  • Buddhist International Centre
  • International Buddha Education Institute
  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Samarak Samiti
  • Department of Ecclesiastical Affairs - Sikkim
  • Triloka Buddha Mahasangha Sahayak Gana
  • International Meditation Centre
  • Yashodhara Mahila Vikas Manda
  • Pradnya Karuna Vihar Samiti, Nanded
  • Dharma Chakra Centre
  • Bouddhjan Panchayat Samiti, "Panchayatan" Dr. Ambedkar
  • Bhikkhu Sangha' s United Buddhist Mission
  • Pali Bhasha Adhyayan Parishad
  • All India Buddhist Mission
  • The Sangha Mitra
  • Ambedkar Buddhist Academy
  • Shri Dadasaheb Gawai Charitable Trust, Amravati, "Kamal Pushpa"
  • International Brotherhood Mission
  • Vishwa Buddha Parishad
  • Buddhist Society Service Centre
  • The Karmapa International Buddhist Institute

Indonesia

  • Gabungan Tridharma Indonesia (GTI)
  • Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya Foundation
  • Perwakilan Umat Buddha Indonesia 1978 (Walubi 1978)
  • Buddha Dharma Indonesia Institution Foundation

Japan

  • Japan Buddhist Federation

South Korea

  • WFB Korea Regional Centre
  • The Korea Fellowship of Buddhists
  • Won Buddhism

North Korea

Laos

  • WFB Regional Centre

Malaysia

  • WFB Penang Regional Centre
  • WFB Selangor Regional Centre
  • Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia

Mongolia

  • The Centre of Mongolian Buddhists
  • Tashi Choi Ling Monastery

Myanmar

Nepal

  • Dharmodaya Sabha

Netherlands

  • International Zen Institute Netherlands

Philippines

  • WFB Philippines Regional Centre

Singapore

  • The Singapore Regional Centre of WFB
  • The Buddhist Union

Sri Lanka

Sweden

  • Svenska Buddhistiska Samfudes
  • Buddhismens Venners

Taiwan

  • The Buddhist Association
  • The Lay Buddhist Association
  • Han Tzang Cultural Association
  • Fo Guang Shan Monastery
  • Chinese Buddhist Temple Association

Tanzania

  • The Buddhist Association

Thailand

  • The Buddhist Association of Thailand
  • The Young Buddhist Association of Thailand
  • The Thai-Chinese Buddhist Association of Thailand
  • Dhammapradipa Association
  • The Buddhist Association of Nakhon Pathom Province
  • The Buddhist Association of Chon Buri Province
  • Luang-Poh Viriyoung Sirintharo Foundation (LVS)
  • Buddhadhamma Foundation

United States

  • The Buddhist Temple of Chicago
  • Friends of Buddhism
  • WFB Hawaii Regional Centre
  • Universal Buddhist Fellowship
  • Buddhist Churches of America
  • Buddha's Universal Church
  • Los Angeles Buddhist Church Federation
  • Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Centre
  • Congregation of Vietnamese Buddhist in the USA
  • Sambosa Buddhist Temple of California
  • Vajradhatu Buddhist Meditation Centre (former)
  • Young Buddhist Association
  • Buddhist Sangha Council of Southern California
  • Khmer Buddhist Society of New England
  • International Buddhist Meditation Centre
  • Vietnamese Theravada Buddhist Sangha Congregation
  • Pureland Lotus Community
  • Sonoma Mountain Zen Center
  • San Francisco Zen Center
  • Union of Vietnamese Buddhist Churches in the United States of America
  • International Zen Institute of America
  • Mook Rim Buddhist Society International
  • Vietnamese Buddhist Renovation Committee
  • Association of Vietnamese Buddhist Nuns in America
  • Shasta Abbey

USSR

Vietnam

  • Theravadin Buddhist Association

See also

References

  1. Olson, Carl (2009). The A to Z of Buddhism. Scarecrow Press. pp. 241–242. ISBN 9780810870734.
  2. "About WFBHQ". World Fellowship of Buddhists. Archived from the original on May 5, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  3. Melton, J. Gordon; Baumann, Martin (2010). Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices [6 volumes]: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices. ABC-CLIO. p. 3132. ISBN 9781598842043.


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