Teachings & statements

Explore public messages by topic, with short quotations and links to their original context.

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Messages & reflections

“My blessings for a peaceful world and may you be well and happy always.”
Chief Reverend · Published founder’s message
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Loving-kindness
“We must all have a strong compassionate heart, we need to practise loving kindness, irrespective of race and religion.”
Interview with The Vibes · 10 January 2021
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Practical compassion
“We can provide shelter, food and counselling.”
World Economic Forum on ASEAN · 1 June 2016
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Generosity
“we can always offer our help to society within our capacity”
Excerpt from his comments to The Star · 9 February 2018
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Public statements.

Statements2026-09-30

Joint appeal to preserve Dhamma Sakyamuni Caves Monastery

A council letter lists Chief Reverend among the religious advisers supporting the appeal. This is a collective statement, not a sole-authored teaching.

“we humbly appeal to YTL Corporation Berhad's esteemed leadership and conscience for the preservation of this historical heritage site.”
Collective council letter endorsed by its religious advisers, including Chief Reverend

Source language: English

Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council / Malaysiakini

Statements2023-05-03

The dragon ship: perseverance and multicultural harmony

Chief Reverend explains the symbolism of the Buddhist Maha Vihara float ahead of the return of the Kuala Lumpur Wesak procession.

“The ship symbolises the determination and will to overcome sufferings in our lives.”
Chief Reverend, interviewed by The Star, 3 May 2023

Source language: English

The Star

Published interview before Wesak on 4 May 2023.

Statements2021-05-26

A public call to register for vaccination

Historical reporting on Chief Reverend’s pandemic-era statement encouraging vaccination registration and addressing misinformation.

“Please register and get vaccinated against COVID-19.”
Chief Reverend, speaking to BERNAMA, 25 May 2021

Source language: English

BERNAMA

Published 26 May 2021; interview 25 May. Historical pandemic-era statement.

Statements2020

A Chinese New Year message of compassion

A signed founder’s message in the 2020 brochure thanks volunteers and encourages continued care for the people supported by Ti-Ratana.

“Let us all welcome this Chinese New Year with love and compassion for one another”
Chief Reverend, 2020 brochure, printed page 7

Source language: English

Ti-Ratana Welfare Society

PDF • printed page 7; year identified by publication.

Statements2016-12-08

Rejecting violence against the Rohingya

Malay-language reporting attributes to Chief Reverend a rejection of violence in the name of Buddhism.

“Keganasan tidak sekali-kali digalakkan dalam ajaran Buddha.”
Chief Reverend, as reported in Malay by Malaysiakini

Source language: Bahasa Malaysia

Malaysiakini, citing The Star

Quoted wording is the publisher’s Malay rendering, not a verified Malay-language recording.

StatementsUndated

A founder’s message on peace and compassion

His published message urges everyday loving-kindness, peace and restraint in responding to anger.

“may you be well and happy always.”
Chief Reverend’s published founder message; undated

Source language: English

Ti-Ratana Welfare Society

Publication date not stated.

StatementsUndated

A founder’s message on education and care

His message describes opportunities for children, support for elders and the place of meditation in community life.

“As our vision suggests, Ti-Ratana Community Centre works to uplift the lives of people.”
Chief Reverend’s published founder message; undated

Source language: English

Ti-Ratana Sri Lanka

Publication date not stated; founder’s section, above the director’s message.