China Pre-stamped Postcard JP156

China Pre-stamped Postcard
Name: The Second World Buddhist Forum
Number: JP156
Date of Issue: 28 March 2009

The Second World Buddhist Forum will open on Saturday in Wuxi City of east China's Jiangsu Province.

The forum, which is scheduled to be held from March 28 to April 1, is expected to bring together more than 1,200 participants from about 50 countries and regions.

The Second World Buddhist Forum is jointly organized by the Buddhist Association of China, Buddha's Light International Association, the Hong Kong Buddhist Association and the China Religious Culture Communication Association. Participants to the forum will be transferred to Taipei by four charter flights on March 30.

The theme of the Second World Buddhist Forum is "A harmonious world, a synergy of conditions."

The participants will take part in 17 sub-forums and will discuss topics including charity, environmental protection, culture, music and education.