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Religion
The SET Foundation encourages staff to participate in
religious activities, such as monthly offerings to Buddhist
monks, and annual Kathin (presentation of robes to monks)
ceremonies. SET also encourages staff and their families
to attend meditation programs, which train attendees to
keep their minds calm and balanced. These activities can
lead to a happy and balanced life.
In addition, the SET Foundation also supports the
restoration of religious places such as the unity Kathin
ceremony at the Buddhist Meditation Center in honor
of the 84
th
anniversary of Rajanagarindra, Chanthaburi
province, to fund the building of a meditation center.
The Foundation also funded lodging at Cherntawan
International Meditation, Chiang Rai province, and
promotes dissemination center of Buddhism studies
by making offerings to Buddhist monks and novices at
Pariyuttitham and public Dharma schools.
Arts and culture
The SET Foundation, in cooperation with the College of
Music, Mahidol University, has regularly organized
“The SET
Youth Musician Competition”
since 1997 to enhance
musical potential and provide a platform to demonstrate
youths’ talent. This singing contest is open to various
singing styles, both Thai and international songs. Some
performers show their musical talent by playing national
instruments such as from China, India, Myanmar,
Cambodia, Laos and from Mon areas, thus promoting
various cultural heritages. In 2015, there were more than
400 youth contestants. In addition,
“SET Musical Moment”
concerts are arranged annually at SET to let youth show
their talent.
Religion, arts and culture
The SET Foundation realizes that religion, arts and culture are important to improve spiritual strength and a positive
attitude, which can develop personal ethics and thus improve the quality of life.