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PRESIDENT OF YOUNG BUDDHIST the most fundamental human behaviour, preferences. Similarly, big data can also be
interpersonal communication. Although the skilfully used in Buddhism. If we can master

ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA mechanised world makes things easier and big data technology and rely on it to collect
faster to handle, it reduces the warmth of
more accurate and meaningful data, we can
human companionship and makes people achieve better result with half the effort.
feel spiritually empty. Although artificial
TAN KING LEONG intelligence successfully replicates many of
human skills and cognitive behaviours, it CONCLUSION: MOVING FORWARD WITH
cannot replace the warmth in communication HOPE AND GLORY
Congratulations to YBAM on its 50 anniversary, the government to actively fight to defend the among people. The Dharma plays a very
th
which is an extremely important rights and interests of Buddhists. significant role in such circumstances. The Over the past 50 years, YBAM has been
milestone. Through the 50 years of ups Dharma can help to achieve relaxation and adhering to the spirit of ‘the future leaders
and downs, YBAM has contributed to the CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OVER get our minds focused in the right direction, will excel the previous one’, YBAM leadership
sustainability of Malaysian Buddhism, THE NEXT 50 YEARS bringing peace of mind and warmth in has been constantly changing so that more
leaving the most precious gift of planting the cold and poor communication of the youth can have opportunities to lead this
a lot of good causes that maintain YBAM, as a national organisation, should surrounding environment. When we are national organisation with new ideas and
propagation of the Dharma in this realm. face and respond to the challenges of facing challenges of artificial intelligence, energy. Thank you for your courage and
We continue the efforts of predecessors, to globalisation and modernisation with a we should also keep in mind the value of leadership, thank you for your determination
allow more people to have the opportunity far-sighted perspective, see opportunities communication and interaction between in promoting the development of Malaysian
to learn the Dharma. After half a century in challenges, and achieve miracles in the people. Buddhist practice makes people Buddhism. We are deeply convinced that
of development, YBAM has achieved a midst of opportunities! simple and pure, become more self- those who dare undertake possess virtue and
measure of success in creating a unique aware. The role of Buddhism in soothing have unwavering confidence in the Dharma.
national identity. It is a rare organisation in GLOBALISATION, OPPORTUNITIES and purifying people’s minds cannot be I hope everyone can continue to transform
the country even in the world that integrates WITHOUT BORDERS: GROWING replaced by artificial intelligence. Buddhism confidence into motivation, dare to do it,
the three traditions of Buddhism, reflecting TOGETHER WITH TECHNOLOGY emphasises wisdom; it is more needed in this do it well, do it with heart, fulfil our mission
the diversity, uniqueness, and inclusion of era and can fully exert its unique advantages. and be worthy of predecessors’ trust. I wish
Malaysian Buddhism. All reach a consensus As a local Buddhist organisation, can YBAM that in many 50 years to come, YBAM still
to develop Malaysian Buddhism regardless break through the predicament of regional The advent of big data era has opened continues to move forward with clear goals
of differences, allowing the Buddha’s greatest limitations, establish a foothold in Malaysia, many possibilities and improved the way and direction.
wisdom and the Dharma to live in this realm and have the whole world in view? In the era people live. It is widely used to improve
for a long period of time. of globalisation without borders, the distance product quality and provide better services May we continue to be a beacon, illuminate
between people is greatly shortened. How to by analysing users’ behaviour patterns and ourselves, and bring light and hope to others.
YBAM is also the cradle for a large group use this advantage to connect with young
of Dharma-learning youth and plays an people from all walks of life and unite all local
important role in encouraging young people organisations to develop an interconnected
to learn the Dharma. Many young people network, through resource sharing, effective
started learning the Dharma because of dissemination and propagation of the
YBAM, directly or indirectly. Because of this Dharma is a direction worthy of attention
starting point, a lot of young people led by and consideration. YBAM must have a
YBAM to learn the Dharma have also become global mindset in promoting communication
the leaders of major Buddhist organisations. across cultures and learning without
They play an important role in promoting borders, broaden its horizons to promote the
Malaysian Buddhism. YBAM coordinates development of Buddhism.
more than 270 Member Organisations
(MOs) across the country, representing a When various industries around the
huge and united force. It has been at the world have entered the age of artificial
forefront of MOs in the past 50 years and intelligence, changing our daily lives, still,
has continuously voiced and negotiated with what humans need is inseparable from
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