65438. On February 2, 2020, the 10th National Congress of the Chinese Buddhist Association closed in Ningbo, Zhejiang, and the meeting elected Yan Jue as the president of the Chinese Buddhist Association. In addition to personnel elections, the meeting reviewed and approved the work report of the ninth Council of the Chinese Buddhist Association and the amendments to the articles of association of the Chinese Buddhist Association.

Yan Jue, male, Han nationality,/kloc-0 was born in April 1956,/kloc-0 became a monk in 1982, and was born in Gangu County, Gansu Province. He is currently the vice president of the Chinese Buddhist Association and the abbot of Guangji Temple in Beijing.

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The main tasks of the Chinese Buddhist Association are:

(1) Unite and lead Buddhists of all ethnic groups throughout the country to abide by the Constitution, laws, regulations and national policies.

(two) to assist the government to implement the policy of freedom of religious belief and laws and regulations, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Buddhist community. In-depth investigation and study, reflect the opinions and demands of Buddhist organizations and people in the Buddhist community, and give full play to the role of bridge and link.

(3) Keep close contact with Buddhists of all ethnic groups in China, and promote Buddhist exchanges and national unity among the three major language families. Establish and improve relevant Buddhist rules and regulations, and strengthen the construction of faith, morality, teaching system, talents and organizations.

(four) to guide and support the work of local Buddhist associations (branches) and lay groups; Supervise monasteries to improve self-management, strictly abide by rules and regulations, and carry out activities to promote Buddhism and benefit students; Guide laymen to be faithful and protect the three treasures.

(five) to set up Buddhist education, run Buddhist colleges and universities, and train Buddhist talents. Carry out Buddhist research and Buddhist cultural and artistic exchange activities, edit and distribute Buddhist books and periodicals, do a good job in protecting cultural relics and intangible cultural heritage, and carry forward China's excellent traditional culture.

(six) to carry out social charity for the benefit of the society and the people. Carry out friendship work with compatriots in Taiwan Province Province, Hong Kong, Macao and overseas Chinese, enhance understanding, unite and cooperate, promote the reunification of the motherland and enhance the cultural cohesion of the Chinese nation.

(seven) to carry out friendly exchanges with international Buddhist organizations, religious peace organizations and Buddhist circles in various countries, promote cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and safeguard world peace.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Interpretation