Thursday, November 15, 2007

Statement & Principle of SASANA MOLI

Statement & Principle of SASANA MOLI

Proclamation of the formation of SASANA MOLI

Founded on October 27, 2007 in Los Angeles, Southern California, USA

Patron:

Masoyane Sayadaw U Kavidabhimvamsa

President:

Penang Sayadaw U Pannavamsa

Vice-President:

U Vilasa (New York)

Secretaries:

U Ottara (England),

U Khemasara (Yahanpyo Samagga),

U Gunissara (California)

Information Officers:

U Pannananda (New York),

U Nanikabhivamsa (California),

U Kusala (Indiana),

U Pannajota (California)

Treasurers:

U Sondra (California),

U Nandavamsa (Taiwan),

U Nandasiri (Canada)

Auditors:

U Eicariya (New York),

U Candobasa,

U Visuta (England)

Objectives

- Propagation of the sasana (Buddha's teachings)

- Publication of the Buddha Dhamma literature

- To prevent dangerous actions that can harm and impair the sasana

- To protect the sasana and the well-being of the monks

- To collaborate with the various international multi-faith organizations on projects [of mutual interest]

- To strive for the benefit -- physical and mental happiness -- of all the citizens of the world

Appeal to the sanghas, the armed forces personnel, and the general public in Burma

Help work towards the following:

- Unconditional release of all monks being detained and/or sent to Yebet (slave labor) camps

- True statements about the deaths of the monks (including names and the events leading to the deaths)

- Rebuttal of the defamatory remarks made towards the monks

- Prevent coercing the Sangha Mahanayaka sayadaws to proclaim "unlawful" (adhmma) laws

- Retreat of armed forces personnel from pagodas and monastries

- Adherence to the teachings of the sayadaws by the ward and village administrator

- Peace and prosperity of every town and village (in Burma)

- Awareness to the young soldiers and "swan ar shins" that "killing monks" is an unpardonable crime leading to hell

- Prevention of harm to the sanghas who have participated and/or still participating in the "tabeik hmauk kan saung" (turn the alms bowl in accordance with the Vinaya rules)

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