SINGAPORE BUDDHIST FEDERATION, Singapore
9th February 2010 – Below is the official press statement issued by Singapore Buddhist Federation on the recent Pastor Rony Tan’s remarks. Attached is the pdf file for reference.
The Singapore Buddhist Federation applauds the timely involvement and advice by the relevant authorities in stopping the potential damage being done to both Buddhist and Taoist communities by inappropriate and insensitive remarks made by Rev Pastor Rony Tan.
Lord Buddha taught us to be compassionate and forgiving, but repentance must be sincere and follow up with deeds lest this untoward event be forgotten and repeated.Genuine and continual inter-faith consultation is preferred instead of open instigation.
In this regard, the Singapore Buddhist Federation welcomes all initiatives from all quarters to facilitate maintenance of religious harmony in Singapore.
Issued by Singapore Buddhist Federation
9th February 2010
新加坡佛教总会
针对灯塔教会牧师言论的文告
新加坡佛教总会赞许有关当局的及时介入并给予忠告以制止陈顺平牧师的不适当与缺乏敏感度的言论对佛教与道教社群所造成的伤害。
佛陀教导信众慈悲为怀和具有宽恕心。但是，忏悔必须是真心和付诸实践，否则这类不幸事件将被人遗忘和死灰复燃。
真诚与持续的跨宗教磋商远胜于公开煽动，在这方面，佛总欢迎各界主动提供维护我国宗教和谐的建议。
发稿日期：2010年2月9日