Young Buddhist Association (Indonesia)
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| Formation | 27 May 2016 |
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| Focus | Youth Buddhist Development |
| Headquarters | Surabaya, Indonesia |
| Origins | Indonesia |
Area served | Indonesia |
Chairman of the Board of Trustees | Billy Lukito Joeswanto |
Chairman | Limanyono Tanto[1] |
| Website | yba |
The Young Buddhist Association Indonesia (YBAI) is a non-profit organization based in Surabaya, Indonesia.[2][3]
Overview
[edit]Young Buddhist Association Indonesia is a youth organization that promotes youth leadership development and the study of the Buddha's Dharma.[2]
Buddhism is divided into three major sects: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.[2] Young Buddhist Association (YBA) Indonesia is composed of young people from many Buddhist sects and is led by Yayasan Muda Mudi Buddhis Bersatu.[2] Despite the differences between the sects that these young people belong to, they create even more distinct and unique connections that allow them to complement one another.[2] Buddhism's various schools (sects) are comparable to the various clothing choices people make on a daily basis, which preserves the core of Buddha's teachings in all of them.[2] In this context, young Buddhists not just an organization to advance in Dharma but also a chance to thrive in this religiously diverse Indonesian culture.[2]
In the early years of establishing the community, YBAI transcended sectarianism, despite opposition from those who did not have a deep knowledge of Dharma.[2]
History
[edit]Young Buddhist Association was founded by Billy Lukito Joeswanto who is also the current Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the organization.[4][5]
The organization also organizes events such as Sarasehan Kebangsaan,[6] Vesak Festival, Fangsheng,[7] and Mindful Festival.[1][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Young Buddhist Association Bersama Jaringan Gusdurian Gelorakan Semangat Kemanusiaan". Jawapos.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Young Buddhist Association, Wadah Anak Muda Bertumbuh dan Berkreasi". CNN Indonesia.
- ^ "Young Buddhist Association Gelar Doa Bersama Untuk Korban Tragedi Kanjuruhan".
- ^ "YBA gelorakan "comeback stronger" di kalangan anak muda". Antara. October 17, 2021.
- ^ "Young Buddhist Association Ajak Masyarakat untuk Sayangi Hewan". Surya.co.id.
- ^ "YBA gelorakan "comeback stronger" di kalangan anak muda". Antara News. October 17, 2021.
- ^ "Young Buddhist Association Indonesia Ingin Jadi Wadah Berkarya Generasi Muda". merdeka.com. November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Patung Budha dari Rotan Warnai Vesak Festival". Antara.