In the main, they lavishly praised the contributions of Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism to the society of Tasmania. They said:

Deputy Lord Mayor of Hobart

“Thank you for bringing to our community richness, multiplicity and colour.  Thank you all for participating in community affairs, helping us to live in peace and harmony.”

“Thank Master WANG and Jin-Gang-Dhyana Buddhist community for the huge contribution to disabled children in Tasmania.  Although these children do not understand Buddhism, through the contribution of Master WANG and Jin-Gang-Dhyana, they have secured the opportunity to lead a better life.”

Past General Manager of Cerebral Palsy Association of Tasmania

Representative of Tibetan Buddhist society in Hobart

“And today, my personal wish to thank this community, Chinese Buddhist community, to provide Hobart with this high profile, a high Buddhist profile.  In particular, to provide this beautiful image of Buddha in Collins Street, right downstairs.  It has been my long-time dream to have an image of Buddha in Hobart.”

“To us, Buddha is equally a very important outstanding person.  To us, Buddha is the incarnation of sages from heaven.  To us, Buddha especially came to emphasize the values of non-violence, compassion, tolerance, understanding and no killing.”

Representative of Tibetan Sangha scholar, University of Tasmania

Chairman of Crime Stoppers of Tasmania

“About the Crime Stoppers, our work is to maintain a relatively crime free environment.  This organization has been supporting us spiritually and financially.  I hope that our long-term relationship can continue.  Thanks.”

          (Details of speeches from distinguished guests separately published)

          The sixteen distinguished guests, representing Hobart's community and government departments, highly valued the contribution of Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism to the Tasmanian society, praised the concern of Holy Zhi-Ji Vimalakirti Ahdharma Buddha Patriarch Master WANG for the community, and the good image of the Sangha members of Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism built up in the society.