Bangladesh Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasabha
Bangladesh Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasabha (BSBM) is an old organization. Based on Theravada Buddhism, BSBM was founded in 1864. This organization is working to promote and spread Buddhism in Bangladesh and worldwide. National and international Buddhist religious festivals are celebrated yearly, such as the holy robe offering ceremony (kathin Chibara Dana), Prabarana Purnima, Buddha Purnima, etc.. Bangladesh’s Government minister, Prime Minister, President, and many national and international leaders gave greeting messages on the important Buddhist day, which is broadcast on TV, radio, and daily newspapers through national and international media.
Buddhist delegates are sent abroad to participate in national and international conferences under this organization every year. The Administration board of this organization is formed every 5 years.
Aims And Objectives
- To establish harmonious relationship with the international communities and to guide the Buddihst monastic and communities through Theravada core of principles.
- To establish permanent office of the supreme sangha council of Bangladesh.
- To provide education and training to Buddhist monks and novices.
- To support the establishment and management of Buddhist monasteries.
- To create a sangha to fund to assist the sick and the suffering monks .
- To encourage monastery based religious education for children .
- To propagate the religion of Buddhism .
- To translate. Print and preserve of Tipitaka.
- To establish friendly relationship whit the other Buddhist organization’s of the world.