World Fellowship of Buddhists

The World Fellowship of Buddhists ( WFB, " World Fellowship of Buddhists " ) is an international organization of Buddhists with headquarters in Thailand.

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WFB was founded in 1950 by representatives from 27 countries in Colombo, Ceylon. Although Theravada Buddhism exerts the most influence, but all sects of Buddhism are represented in the organization. All presidents came so far from South East Asia and Sri Lanka. Nowadays, there are regional centers in 35 countries, including in India, the USA and Australia.

Objectives

The objectives include the WFB

• To promote strict adherence to the teachings and practices of the Buddha,
• Agreed to secure solidarity and brotherhood among Buddhists,
• To spread the sublime teachings of the Buddha,
• To organize activities in social, educational, cultural and other humanitarian projects and execute
• Work for peace, harmony and happiness on earth, together with other organizations that have the same goals.

The current president since 1999 Phan Wannamethee from Thailand, with the Hsing Yun from Taiwan as honorary president.