Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) is a Buddhist organisation located in Shad Alam, the capital city of the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It was registered in December 15, 1990 and mainly follows the Mahayana and Theravada tradition.

SABS’s Vision is to be a model Buddhist organisation in learning, practising and propagating the Buddha’s teachings. Its missions are to enhance one’s spiritual well-being, to promote Buddhistic families, to propagate the Buddha’s noble teachings, to develop young Buddhist leaders and to uphold a pure and harmonious practising place.

SABS obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2009. It was the first Buddhist organisation in Malaysia to be ISO certified in administration and management, and this achievement was recorded in Malaysia Book of Records. Other significant milestones of SABS include the opening of the Avalokitesvara Gallery on July 28, 2007, being granted Income Tax exemption from the Ministry of Finance of Malaysia on January 15, 2008, became an authorised body for Marriage Registration on August 16, 2008, and  the opening of the Jivaka Free Chinese Medical Consultation Clinic and Manjushri Library on February 22, 2009.

SABS offers various Buddhist classes, retreats and charitable events: Sunday Dharma Class for Children/Youth, Adult Buddhism Classes, Dharma Talks, Offering to Buddha Devas Prayer during Chinese New Year, Dharma-Assembly on the Recitation of the Repentance Sutra of Emperor Liang, Wesak Day Celebration, Eight Precepts Retreat, Maha Sanghikadana, Novitiate Program, meditation retreats, chanting and meditation sessions, Children Camps, Management Committees and Volunteers Training Camps, etc., to groom future Buddhist youth leaders and talents so as to achieve SABS’s Vision and Mission.

INTRODUCTION

The Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) is the leading Buddhist youth organisation in Malaysia.  Through our conviction in the Buddha’s mission of compassion, growth and liberation, we continuously promote positive lifestyles in developing a society of wisdom, compassion and gratitude. Since its formation in 1970, YBAM has actively involved in establishing Buddhist organisations nationwide, propagating the learning of Dharma among the youths and providing leadership training for them. Using this strong foundation that we have helped to build, local Buddhist organisations have accomplished great progress in developing local Buddhist communities. YBAM continuously dedicate itself to develop Malaysian Buddhism.

YBAM coordinates more than 270 member organisations through its 13 State Liaison Committees all over Malaysia. Besides, YBAM also coordinates the varsities’ Buddhist societies (including teacher training colleges), secondary schools’ Buddhist societies and Buddhist Youth Fellowship through the various Standing Committees. YBAM also participates actively in the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM), the Eight Major Chinese Youth Organization (EMCO), Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council (MBCC) and the World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth (WFBY). 

YBAM is the only national Buddhist youth organisation recognised by the government to represent Malaysian Buddhist youths. It is also a member of Malaysian Youth Council (MBM). YBAM participates in the activities of MBM and Ministry of Youth and Sports in order to protect the rights of Buddhist youths. YBAM also actively promotes international Buddhist youth activities and maintain good relationship with World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) and World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth (WFBY) as a way to participate in the development of Buddhism in the world.

Based on the foundation of MOs and support given by Buddhist youths in the country, on behalf of the Buddhist community, YBAM always expresses its opinions via the mass media, for example, disagreeing that Malaysia is an Islamic state and urging the government to abolish the ISA. YBAM also organises different seminars and forums to explore current affairs and subject matters related to Buddhism.

OUR VISION
To develop a society of wisdom, compassion and gratitude.