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Buddhist organizations and movements

Ang Choo Hong

Apart from numerous temples, there are more than 700 registered Buddhist organizations in Malaysia. They provide religious education for Buddhists and are actively engaged in social and welfare work. There is also an active Buddhist youth movement headed by the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia. Buddhist societies are also found in some universities, colleges and schools.

  • Information in the full article includes
  • Temples
  • Buddhist organizations
Logo

The swastika is used as a symbol on logos of many Buddhist associations and also at temples. In Buddhism, the word 'swastika' means 'to be well'.