Mahayana Buddhism in Singapore in 2011 and beyond
Mahayana Buddhism ,arrived from China initially from the boats
by the Chinese immigrants ,from the 1819s now have become the
mainstream of the lower education and billingual Buddhist in
Singapore.However ,certain issue need to address to ensure the
passing on of tradition and practises in Singapore,an highly
competitive and pressure-cooker society.
The Mahayana temple of singapore still mainly focus on Chinese
as a medium of instructions .It has become a impasse in the
attraction of young people to Buddhism.Buddhist leaders must come
together for annual working Seminary to ensure that English
Services is available and a comprehensive set of activities being
carry out in English Language
With the Advent of Vajrayana Buddhism, an offshoot of Mahayana
Buddhism, many young working adult are once drawn to the ornate
practises and proven mind-purifications process .
A new direction is proposed by me ,that the new cell groups be
set up in various part of the nation to cater to a wide mass of
young people and activities should be 20% spiritual and 80% Social
Cohesion and Internetworking.
I would urge young people who have a burning aspiration to
Answer My call to set up cell groups and Support league in many
parts of singapore to Improve the Social responsibility and
Cohesiveness of Buddhist community as a whole.I will be willing to
provide spiritual and leadership mentorship to all who wish to come
forward to Lead
lead in the name of Buddha to Guide others to the shores of
Enlightenment