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IBC Sec-Gen gets a glimpse of innovative Malaysian Buddhist projects

The Buddhist Channel, 6 Feb 2024

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- On 3 February 2024, a significant dialogue took place between Malaysian Buddhists and the recently appointed Secretary General of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Khensur Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden. Hosted at the Sri Jayanti Buddhist temple in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, the gathering also saw the presence of its chief monk, Bhante B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Maha Thero.


This dialogue marked the Malaysian leg of Khensur Rinpoche's multi-country tour, his first venture beyond India since assuming leadership of the IBC.



In his opening remarks, Khensur Rinpoche urged attendees to adopt the motto of the IBC: "Collective Wisdom, United Voice." He emphasized the necessity for Buddhists and their organizations to collaborate more effectively, cautioning against becoming ensnared in narrow, isolated mindsets.

Following Rinpoche's address, attention turned to three Malaysian initiatives showcased for their potential adoption by Buddhist organizations globally.

Firstly, d’CRADLE (Centre for Research and Dhamma Leadership Enhancement) seeks to cultivate inspirational leadership within Buddhist communities. Founded by Dhammaduta (Dd) Tan Huat Chye in 2016, d’CRADLE focuses on fostering Dhamma leaders through structured training, research, and accreditation.Bro. Khoo Nee Wern presented on behalf of d'Cradle. More information about the project can be viewed through the video below.




Next, NORBU (Neural Operator for Responsible Buddhist Understanding - https://norbu-ai.org) was introduced as an AI chatbot designed to engage individuals in discussions on Buddhist teachings. Bro. Lim Kooi Fong presented NORBU as a valuable analytical tool for administrators, offering both quantitative and qualitative insights into Dharma learning. Khensur Rinpoche expressed interest in its potential to deepen understanding and emphasized the importance of revitalizing debate culture, reminiscent of the Nalanda Tradition.



Lastly, Bro Keek Seng Bee introduced "Mindheart Connections," a consultancy project aimed at supporting temples and Buddhist centers in enhancing organizational effectiveness and human resource management. Bro. Seng Bee highlighted the prevalence of vision-rich but execution-poor Buddhist organizations, stressing the need for improved management practices to ensure sustainability and performance.

In alignment with Khensur Rinpoche's call for collective action, these presentations underscored a shared commitment to advancing Buddhist principles and practices globally.
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