Young Buddhist Association (Indonesia)

Indonesian non-profit organization

Young Buddhist Association Indonesia

Formation| 27 May 2016
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.or.id

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]

1. ^ a b "Young Buddhist Association Bersama Jaringan Gusdurian Gelorakan Semangat Kemanusiaan". Jawapos.com.
2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Young Buddhist Association, Wadah Anak Muda Bertumbuh dan Berkreasi". CNN Indonesia.
3. ^ "Young Buddhist Association Gelar Doa Bersama Untuk Korban Tragedi Kanjuruhan".
4. ^ "YBA gelorakan "comeback stronger" di kalangan anak muda". Antara. October 17, 2021.
5. ^ "Young Buddhist Association Ajak Masyarakat untuk Sayangi Hewan". Surya.co.id.
6. ^ "YBA gelorakan "comeback stronger" di kalangan anak muda". Antara News. October 17, 2021.
7. ^ "Young Buddhist Association Indonesia Ingin Jadi Wadah Berkarya Generasi Muda". merdeka.com. November 12, 2022.
8. ^ "Patung Budha dari Rotan Warnai Vesak Festival". Antara.