Nghe An Buddhist Sangha: Donated over 4 billion VND to support flood victims

(Baonghean.vn) - On January 13, at Diec Pagoda (Vinh City), the Executive Committee of Nghe An Buddhist Sangha held a Conference to summarize Buddhist activities in 2016 and deploy the direction of activities in 2017.

Attending the conference were Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Deputy Standing Member of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Head of the Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province; Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac, Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Cultural Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Deputy Standing Member of the Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province.

Venerable monks attended the ceremony. Photo: Thanh Cuong

In 2016, monks, nuns and Buddhists in the province have continuously promoted the spirit of patriotism, actively participated in patriotic emulation movements; strictly followed the provisions of the law; religious activities took place in a healthy and righteous manner, ensuring civility in places of worship; strived to build a civilized lifestyle, abolished cumbersome customs, and well implemented the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life in residential areas"; mobilized dozens of tons of rice and essential food with a total value of over 4 billion VND to support flood victims in and outside the province.

Monks and Buddhists participate in the 2016 Buddha's Birthday ceremony at Dai Tue Pagoda. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Nguyen Van Long - Deputy Head of the Provincial Religious Committee praised the contributions of monks, nuns and Buddhists in the development process of the province; hoped that the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Nghe An province would continue to promote its role in guiding monks, nuns and Buddhists to practice religion in accordance with the motto and purpose of Buddhism; continue to coordinate with local authorities in activities to encourage learning, encourage talents, and help single-parent families and those in difficult circumstances.

Delegates attending the closing conference. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Promoting the spirit of Dharma - Nation and Socialism, serving religion and loving the country, entering 2017, the Executive Committee of Nghe An Buddhist Sangha continues to promote response to movements launched by the government and Fatherland Front at all levels; strictly comply with the Party's policies and the State's laws, and local regulations./.

Thanh Cuong