10^th Anniversary Celebration of United Nations Day of Vesak
Theme: Education and Global Citizenship: A Buddhist Perspective
Venue: UN Convention Center Bangkok and
Buddhamonthon, Nakhornpathom Province, Thailand
Date: 21-22 May 2013 (BE.2556)

Objectives • To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of UN Day of Vesak and auspicious the Celebration of the 100th Birthday Anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand • To work and cooperate among Buddhist communities and institutions to foster cooperation and friendship with each other at the national and international levels, in accordance with government policy • To cooperate and introduce Buddhist Perspective on Global Recovery • To collaborate and disseminate Buddhism through academic activities, religious ceremonies and ways of life. What Do You Expect from UNDV 2013 Program? Assemble ALL Buddhist leaders in one venue for one common Buddhist cause • Keynote Speech on the main Theme: "Education and Global Citizenship: A Buddhist Perspective" • Speeches from Buddhist leaders and VIPs • Royal attendance of His Majesty the Crown Prince of Thailand and his Representatives • The attendance and participation of the Honorable Prime Minister and Ministers of the Royal Government of Thailand. • Ambassadors and/or High Commissioners from foreign Missions in Thailand • International Buddhist Symposium/Seminar • Chanting Prayer for the Celebration of the 100th Birthday Anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand • Adoption of Bangkok Declaration 2013 by Buddhist leaders, Academics and UN VIPs • The Dhammayatra Candle light Procession at Buddhamonthon, Nakhornpathom Province, Thailand Logistical details All the Activities will be held at the United Nations Convention Center in Bangkok. 21 May BE 2556/2013 • Spiritual Opening and Opening ceremony by Royalty. • Speeches and Messages from Supreme Patriarch and Buddhist Leaders from different traditions • Keynote Speech and Symposium on "Education and Global Citizenship: A Buddhist Perspective" • Exhibitions 21 May BE 2556/2013 • Chanting for World Peace at UN Convention Center Bangkok • Official Opening Ceremony at UN Convention Center • Speeches by UN and UNESCO Representatives, Buddhist Leaders and Diplomats • Video presentation on the Life of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand Second International Symposium in honor of the Celebration of the 100th Birthday Anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand and Panel discussion on “Contribution of Buddhist Sangha for education and humanism” • Group Photos at UN Convention Center • Reading of Bangkok Declaration 2013 • Closing ceremony of the 10th International Day of Vesak celebrations at the UN Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. • Parittas Chanting in honor of the Celebration of the 100th Birthday Anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand • Candle-lit Procession in the compound of Srisakyadasapalanyana Buddha Statute, Buddhamonthon, Nakhornpathom Participants We are expecting an estimation of about 1500 delegates consist of members of Maha Sangha and lay Buddhist leaders from 85 countries, as follows: • 200 Foreign Supreme Patriarch, Buddhist leaders (Sangha and Lay), academicians from Theravada and Mahayana tradition • 500 Foreign delegates • 100 delegates from Supreme Sangha Council, Senior Sangha Delegations • 100 Ministers, Academics and Representatives from Buddhist Organizations from Thailand • 300 General Buddhist Devotees from Thailand • 100 Media representatives (Foreign and Local) • 200 Administrators from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and Mahamakut Buddhist University faculty, staff and students Budget and Organizers • Thai Government • Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) • International Council for the Day of Vesak (ICDV) • Private organizations and donation Expected results • Celebration of the UN Day of Vesak with the cooperation of the United Nations • Cooperation among Buddhist communities and institutions to foster cooperation and friendship with each other at the national and international levels, in accordance with government policy • To work and cooperate among Buddhist communities and institutions to foster cooperation and friendship with each other at the national and international levels, in accordance with government policy • To cooperate and introduce Buddhist Perspective on Global Recovery • To collaborate and disseminate Buddhism through academic activities, religious ceremonies and ways of life.