American Buddhist Congress

1. Co-sponsors joint festivals for the celebration of the Buddha's birth (Vesak).

2. Periodically presents the Bodhi Award to individuals in recognition of tireless teaching of wisdom and compassion, unbounded dedication to all beings, and altruistic efforts leading toward the path of enlightenment, peace and harmony.

3. Sponsors periodic seminars on Buddhist topics of interest.

4. Maintains a Bureau of Speakers, including knowledgeable monks and lay persons, available to address audiences and to discuss Buddhist topics of interest.

5. Publishes the Journal of the American Buddhist Congress.

6. Assists Buddhist and non-Buddhist organizations and temples, as requested, and co-sponsors programs and activities for the welfare of Buddhism and the dissemination of the Dhamma.

7. Assists temples in grant proposal writing in order to help find funding for local, non-sectarian community service projects.