A global, Sangha-led and non-sectarian organization dedicated to uniting Buddhists across traditions and nations since 1966.
WBSC was founded in May 1966 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as a supreme international forum to safeguard the Buddha Dhamma, promote harmony among Buddhist schools, and contribute to world peace.
The founders envisioned WBSC as a global voice of the Buddhist Sangha — a non-sectarian, Sangha-centric institution where Theravada, Mahayana, and all Buddhist traditions could meet in mutual respect and doctrinal clarity.
Guided by the profound teachings of the Buddha Dhamma, fostering deep understanding across all Buddhist traditions.
Embodying the spirit of metta and karuna in all our endeavors for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Bridging Theravada, Mahayana, and all schools through the Nine Basic Points of doctrinal harmony.
President, 1st & 2nd Conferences
Provided steady leadership during WBSC's formative years, guiding international expansion and inter-Sangha cooperation.
Founder & First Secretary-General
Principal architect of WBSC. Guided constitutional formation and coordinated the First General Conference in Colombo, 1966. Read more
Founding Doctrinal Contributor
Authored the Nine Basic Points Unifying Theravada and Mahayana — the philosophical foundation of WBSC.
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