25 to 26 June 2010
WORLD  BUDDHIST  CONFERENCE
Living in Harmony, When Things Fall Apart

Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Introduction

Life is far from the perfection we want it to be. A personal fortune built over the years is wiped out by a business bankruptcy. The family is placed in jeopardy when its breadwinner met with a road accident and paralyzed from neck down. 

A war veteran is unable to return to normal life, being constantly haunted by memories of killing in battles fought in some distant land. A manager’s job position is undermined by his co-workers with aspirations of moving up. A man is unable to enjoy the money he had worked for or get the love from his wife and children. 

When caught up with personal crisis and the urgency of things that we do, our lives run on autopilot, driven by stress and anxiety. But if we understand the Buddha’s teachings, we will see life in perspective. We will be able to cope with our lives when “things fall apart” for us. 

Instead of being wrecked by painful emotions and anxieties, we look into the roots of these feelings and gain some deep insight into the cause and remedy. We learn how to cultivate and tap the potential of the mind, which serves as a path for knowing ourselves better and more profoundly. We also learn to mobilize our inner resources, regardless of our situation and condition, for learning, growing, healing, and transformation, starting from where we are.

This conference is a unique opportunity for you to explore how basic Buddhist concepts can change the way you look at life so that you experience true happiness in your everyday life. You will learn from this Conference how Buddhism teaches us to live our lives in peace and harmony with ourselves, with our friends, and with nature.

The Organizers
This Conference is organized by three leading Buddhist organizations in Malaysia – Buddhist Gem Fellowship, Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia, and Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia.

How this Conference will Benefit You
This conference is a unique opportunity for you to explore how basic Buddhist concepts can change the way you look at life so that you experience true happiness in your everyday life. You will learn from this Conference how Buddhism teaches us to live our lives in peace and harmony with ourselves, with our friends, and with nature. 

Location
Hotel Istana, 73 Jln Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.

The Speakers
The selection of speakers from around the world, representing all three Buddhist traditions – Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana – will allow you to tap into their deep knowledge and practical experience in guiding you to maintain peace and harmony even when things fall apart around you. 

More Information
Website: www.wbc.my