| World Buddhist Scout Council | |||
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| Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea | ||
| Country | International | ||
| Founder | Yongyudh Vajaradul | ||
| Secretary General | Tony Malone | ||
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The World Buddhist Scout Council (WSBC) formerly the World Buddhist Scout Brotherhood until 2009 is an autonomous, international body committed to promoting and supporting Buddhism within Scouting. The WBSB began as a means to facilitate religious activities among Buddhist Scouts. The WBSC was declared active with the election of its chairman on July 21, 2004, and received consultative status with the World Scout Committee at the WSC meeting on March 9, 2009. The World Scout Committee's guidelines indicate that at least three years is required to fulfill the requirements before consultative status may be granted.[1]
In 2016 the gender equality of the organisation name was considered and updated to be more inclusive, becoming the World Buddhist Scout Council.
The world jamboree in 2019 was another success with Buddhist scouts both attending and operating exhibitions on Buddhism and collaboration with other faiths in the area of shared spirituality. The Dalai Lama sent a personal blessing to all scouts there.