World Tipitaka Presentation at the Royal Thai Embassy

The World Tipitaka Presentation, a royal gift of peace and wisdom, by the Dhamma Society Thailand to Nalanda Institute and the Malaysian Buddhist community has been successful held at the Royal Thai Embassy on 7 May 2010.

The grand presentation ceremony was attended by the Chief Monks of Malaysia, Abbot of the Mandala Dhamma Buddhist Society, Singapore, and over 100 dignitaries comprising the Chancellor of the World Tipitaka, Thailand, H.E. the Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia, scholars, educators, diplomats and officials from Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore.

World Tipitaka Procession led by YB Datuk Dr. Victor Wee

H.E. Ambassador Thana Duangratana,
Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia,
giving the welcoming speech to the congregation.

Dr. Tan Ho Soon, Director of Nalanda Institute, Malaysia,
delivering an inspiring speech on the value of the Pali Tipitaka.

YB Datuk Dr. Victor Wee receiving the royal gift from
H.E. Ambassador Suchitra Hiranprueck on behalf of the Malaysian Buddhist community.

Mr. John Soh receiving the royal gift from
H.E. Ambassador Suchitra Hiranprueck
on behalf of Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society, Singapore.

Congregation of a hundred dignitaries at the World Tipitaka Presentation
at the Royal Thai Embassy on 7 May 2010.

Representatives from Nalanda Institute, Malaysia, Dhamma Society Thailand, and the Royal Thai Embassy, posing with the royal gift of 40-volume World Tipitaka.

Presentation of Special Edition of World Tipitaka to Chief Monk of Malaysia & Abbot of Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society Singapore.

Presentation of Buddha Rupam to
H.E. Ambassador Thana Duangratana, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia

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