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YBAM Religious Patron

Venerable Mahinda Maha Thera

rejoice with the efforts of the present and all be free from all the sufferings that accompany birth,
I the past Excos and Committee members of the old age, sickness and death. Whilst it is important for
YBAM for the sacrifices they have made to keep the the young to acquire a vast knowledge of the arts and
light of Dhamma shining in the hearts of many young sciences, it is equally important for them to acquire the
ones in the country. wisdom of the Buddha Dhamma Sangha.
Having been involved with the YBAM more than As we age, the worldly knowledge we gain in
47 years ago, I truly appreciate the services that you school, college and university will eventually be
are rendering in promoting Buddhism among the young forgotten. But the wisdom and insights gained through
Buddhists in Malaysia in these challenging times. the study and practice of the Buddha Dhamma will
At 55, the YBAM has covered a span of more continue to mould and transform us from life to life
than 2 generations, if we consider the period of one until our final liberation and enlightenment. As such
generation to be around 20 to 30 years – (from the birth all your efforts to promote the study and practice of the
of an individual to the birth of that individual’s child). teachings of the Buddha is highly commendable.
Passing the wisdom of the Buddha Dhamma Sangha Amidst natural and man-made disasters and the
from one generation to another requires great patience, growing problems of mental health among the young
tolerance and understanding. nowadays, there is a great need to promote the study
Worldly knowledge and information regarding and practice of Metta and Mindfulness as taught by
the Arts and Sciences are useful for us to earn a living, the Buddha to maintain peace, harmony and stability
whereas the wisdom of the Buddha Dhamma Sangha within ourselves, our family, society, nation and the
enables us to reduce and overcome the tendencies of world.
greed hatred and delusion – the root causes of suffering. May the YBAM continue to grow from strength
Wisdom and insights can only be achieved through to strength, paving the way for all young Buddhists in
the cultivation of the mind through SĪLA SAMĀDHI Malaysia to skillfully and wisely apply ancient wisdom
PAÑÑA or morality, concentration wisdom. This three- to modern technology for the welfare and happiness of
fold training involves avoiding all evil, doing the good the many.
and purifying ones own minds. It naturally May the Blessings of the Buddha Dhamma
lead to character building and personality Sangha be with you always.
development. In other words, the wisdom
of the Buddha Dhamma Sangha brings
about positive changes and transformation With metta,
in our lives which eventually lead us to Bhante Mahinda

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