The Ladakh Buddhist Association Youth Wing serves as the apex youth body under the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) parent organization. Representing all Buddhist youth of Ladakh, it plays a pivotal role in supplementing the activities of the LBA and addressing critical issues affecting society, with a particular focus on empowering the younger generation.
The Youth Wing has established subsidiary units at outreach levels, representing clusters of villages to ensure comprehensive community engagement and coverage. By working in close collaboration with these units, the Youth Wing addresses essential challenges and opportunities faced by the youth and the broader community.
Membership in the Youth Wing is open to all Buddhist youth aged 18 to 45 years, excluding monks and nuns. This approach ensures participation from diverse young individuals who actively contribute to the community’s development and decision-making processes. The President of the Youth Wing holds a critical role as an Associate Member of both the Central Working Committee and the General Council, with the privilege of voting on behalf of the Youth in key decisions. This representation ensures the voice of the youth is integral to LBA’s governance.
To facilitate its operations efficiently, the Youth Wing is provided with:
The Youth Wing receives generous financial support from the LBA parent body. This funding enables the Youth Wing to organize various programs and activities aimed at uplifting the Buddhist youth of Ladakh. These initiatives focus on fostering community engagement, leadership development, and the preservation of cultural and spiritual values.
Through its focused efforts, the Ladakh Buddhist Association Youth Wing remains committed to the holistic development of Ladakh’s Buddhist community, ensuring the younger generation grows into cultural ambassadors and responsible contributors to society.
The LBA Youth Wing is proactive in organizing a variety of events throughout the year to engage the community, promote cultural heritage, and honour significant historical figures and events. Some of the major events include:
The LBA Youth Wing remains dedicated to guiding the youth of Ladakh toward positive transformation, preserving cultural heritage and addressing contemporary challenges. Through its various programs, events and initiatives, it fosters a sense of pride, responsibility and unity within the Buddhist community of Ladakh.