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Phra Bhavanaviteht, Santidhamma Forest Hermitage
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Ven Sheng Kai
Dr. Art-Ong Jumsai Na Ayudhya
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Rev.Noriaki Kunitomo
Prof Vanchai Vatanasapt
Prof. Kamaleswar Bhattacharya
Dr. Phil Tan
Prof. Dr. Donald K Swearer
Dr Thich Tam-Duc
  Prof. Dr. Keown
Ven. Dr. Yuan Ci
Ven. Dr. Khammai Dhammasami
Prof Sumanapala Galmangoda
Dr Sarah Shaw

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The First Vesak Day Conference
On 25 May 2004, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and ICDV held the World Buddhist Leaders Conference on International Recognition of the Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Nakhon Pathom Province, The Kingdom of Thailand.

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About UNDV
Story of each Vesak Celebrations

UNDV History
History of UN Day of Vesak Celebrations

ICDV EXCO
International Council of the United Nations Day of Vesak

IABU EXCO
International Association of Buddhist Universities

IABU/ICDV OFFICE
Officers and Location

Project

Bangkok Declaration

Symbols & Meaning
For Buddhajayanti: The Celebration of 2600 Years of the Buddha's Enlightenment




1.The First Vesak Day Conference

On 25 May 2004, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and ICDV held the World Buddhist Leaders Conference on International Recognition of the Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Nakhon Pathom Province, The Kingdom of Thailand.

Emphasis : The emphasis of the conference was to study, practice, propagate and protect Buddhism and to jointly organize the Vesak Day celebration at the United Nations Headquaters and at the UN regional offices.

2. The Second Vesak Day Conference

Between 18-21 May 2005, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and ICDV,hosted the 2nd International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Nakhon Pathom Province, The Kingdom of Thailand.

Emphasis : The emphasis of the conference was to promote and support sustainable development; resolve that Buddhamonthon, The Kingdom of Thailand should be recognized as the Center of world Buddhism; play a leading role in coordinating between Buddhist institutions and in promoting and sharing Dhamma resources.

3. International Conference on the Day of Vesak 2006

Between 7 – 10 May 2006, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and ICDV, in conjunction with the Sangha Supreme Council and the Thai Government hosted the 3rd International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom Province, and at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand.

Emphasis : The conference emphasized world peace, cooperation between all schools of Buddhism, sustainable development, and the sufficiency-economy theories of H.M.King Bhumibol.

4. International Conference on the Day of Vesak 2007

Between 26 – 29 May 2007, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, in conjunction with ICDV and the Sangha Supreme Council hosted the 4th International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom Province, and at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand.

Participants : Over 2000 Buddhist leaders, scholars and delegates from all over the world are expected to attend the conference.

Emphasis : This year's conference emphasizes Buddhism and good governance, and marks the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 80th Birthday Anniversary.

5. International Conference on the Day of Vesak 2008

Between 18-19 May 2008, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and ICDV,hosted the 2nd International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak at Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Nakhon Pathom Province, The Kingdom of Thailand.

Emphasis : The emphasis of the conference was to promote and support sustainable development; resolve that Buddhamonthon, The Kingdom of Thailand should be recognized as the Center of world Buddhism; play a leading role in coordinating between Buddhist institutions and in promoting and sharing Dhamma resources.

6. International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak 2552/2009

International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak At the Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand 4-6 May 2552/2009

Participants : Over 2,000 Buddhist leaders, scholars and delegates from all over the world are expected to attend the conference.

7. International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak 2553/2010

International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak At the Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand 23-25 May 2553/2010

Participants : 5,000 Buddhist leaders, scholars, delegates and observers from all over the world are expected to attend the conference.

8. International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak 2554/2011

International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak At the Buddhamonthon Conference Hall , Buddhamonthon, Nakhon Pathom, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Main Campus, Wang Noi, Ayutthaya and United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, The Kingdom of Thailand 12-14 May 2011/2554

Participants : 5,000 Buddhist leaders, scholars, delegates and observers from all over the world are expected to attend the conference.