The Propagation of the Dharma in Print and Social Media
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia (YBAI) and the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) held a virtual gathering on 26 August to discuss how to spread the teachings of Buddhism through both traditional and digital media.
During the meeting, YBAI members and samanera (novice monks) discussed strategies for dealing with negative online interactions and how to respond to worries about self-harm.
Four Buddhist professionals from Malaysia and Indonesia were in attendance, exchanging stories about how they spread Buddhist teachings through their respective mediums.
Benny Liow, editor of Eastern Horizon, gave his perspective on the publication from YBAM, a non-profit and non-sectarian organization that puts an emphasis on Dharma practice in daily life.
Despite the fact that Eastern Horizon faces difficulties such as a lack of interest in reading and difficulty in creating content that appeals to different age groups, Liow remains optimistic.
