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The Systematic Training Programme for Spreading Buddhism began in 1999-2007, with a total of 71 classes completing the Programme. There have been 8.090 monks from 5.833 temples, from across the country that have completed this Programme. There have been 2.385 temples that have dedicated themselves as non-smoking temples. This Programme not only increases the knowledge of Buddhist doctrine and practice to the participants, but also gives the Buddhist monks who are scattered around the country the opportunity to meet and share their experiences in the teaching and spreading of the Dhamma. This promotes strong relationships amongst each other, beneficial for the cooperation needed in spreading peace throughout the world, by following the Lord Buddha's peaceful direction until the world really does become a peaceful world.