Ven. Sing Kan Delivers Plenary Address at IV International Buddhist Forum in Russia, Showcasing Malaysia’s Interfaith Model

Venerable Sing Kan, Abbess of Sam Poh Thong Buddhist Temple, President of the Malaysian Buddhist Bhikkhuni Association (MBBA), and Committee Member of the Interfaith Harmony Committee (HARMONI) under the Ministry of National Unity Malaysia, delivered a plenary address at the IV International Buddhist Forum held in Russia on August 18, 2026.

Addressing the forum’s overarching theme, “Buddhism in the Dialogue of Cultures: The Future of Humanity,” Venerable Sing Kan highlighted a critical paradox of the modern world: while rapid technological advancement and digital connectivity bring humanity closer than ever, global communities are increasingly experiencing heightened cultural friction, religious misunderstanding, and societal polarization.

To navigate this global challenge, Venerable Sing Kan presented Malaysia as a living and inspiring model of interfaith harmony. In a multicultural nation comprising diverse ethnicities, languages, and religions, maintaining inter-religious harmony is not merely an optional aspiration, but an essential necessity for peace and nation-building. She highlighted the positive synergy between grassroots civil society and structured government initiatives through Jawatankuasa HARMONI, which successfully transforms interfaith dialogue into concrete, shared social action—including humanitarian aid, youth development, and environmental protection.

Looking toward the future of humanity, Venerable Sing Kan emphasized that authentic human unity cannot rely solely on physical proximity or digital platforms. The true foundation of global connection lies in embracing universally shared ethical values while genuinely respecting, appreciating, and honoring cultural and religious diversity.

Concluding her address, Venerable Sing Kan affirmed: “The future of humanity will not be secured by weapons or walls, but by the bridges of dialogue, wisdom, and compassion we build together,” drawing warm appreciation and deep resonance from international delegates.

胜勤法师出席俄罗斯第四届国际佛教论坛 全体大会分享大马跨宗教和谐典范与人类未来

马来西亚国家团结部跨宗教和谐委员会（HARMONI）委员、马来西亚佛教尼僧总会（MBBA）总会长兼安邦三宝堂住持胜勤法师，于2026年8月18日受邀出席在俄罗斯举行的“第四届国际佛教论坛”（IV International Buddhist Forum），并在全体大会上发表精彩演讲。

本届论坛的核心主题为“文化对话中的佛教：人类的未来”（Buddhism in the Dialogue of Cultures: The Future of Humanity）。胜勤法师在演讲中直面当代社会的深刻矛盾：尽管数码科技与社交媒体飞速发展，让全球在物理与网络空间上前所未有地紧密相连，但国际社会却同时面临着日益加剧的文化摩擦、宗教误解与分歧对立。

面对这一全球性挑战，胜勤法师特别以马来西亚为典范，向与会国际代表阐述多元社会的共荣之道。法师指出，马来西亚汇聚了多元种族、宗教与语言文化，跨宗教和谐不仅是一种崇高理想，更是国家长期繁荣与稳定的生存基石。法师详细分享了民间社会与政府（通过国家团结部跨宗教和谐委员会 Jawatankuasa HARMONI）紧密协作的丰硕成果，展示各宗教群体如何超越单纯的理论探讨，携手走入人道救援、环保与青年发展等切实的社会共善行动中。

谈及人类社会的未来发展，胜勤法师强调，真正的全球连结无法单凭科技工具或网络形式来实现，而必须建立在超越外在形式的心灵契合之上。人类真正的互联互依，源于各大宗教共同倡导的普世慈悲与道德价值，更在于我们能够真诚地尊重、包容并欣赏彼此在信仰与文化上的差异。

法师在演讲结语中呼吁：“人类的未来绝非依靠武器或高墙来维系，而是取决于我们共同建立的对话、智慧与慈悲之桥梁。” 其深刻而具前瞻性的分享，赢得了国际与会学者、宗教领袖与各界代表的高度赞叹与热烈共鸣。