More than 200 Buddhists of Vien Quang Pagoda participated in humanitarian blood donation

On the morning of December 31,pagodaVien Quang of Nam Thanh commune, Nam Dan district coordinated with the Provincial Hematology and Blood Transfusion Center to organize "Festival Day"donate bloodvolunteer" in 2020.

The temple has carefully prepared to welcome and guide young Buddhists to donate blood at the Nghe An Province Hematology and Blood Transfusion Center. Despite the cold weather, Buddhists from far away still showed up early at the Center to "share their blood."

The joy of Buddhists participating in humanitarian blood donation. Photo: Huy Thu

The ceremony attracted more than 200 volunteers, including young people and Buddhists living at the pagoda. Some monks came to the Provincial Hematology and Blood Transfusion Center to encourage Buddhists to also participate in donating blood. At the end of the blood donation session, the Organizing Committee collected more than 140 units of blood.

More than 200 Buddhists participated in the blood donation. Photo: Huy Thu

Venerable Thich Ngo Tri, in charge of Vien Quang Pagoda, said: Over the years, Vien Quang Pagoda has organized voluntary blood donations many times. In 2020 alone, the pagoda organized 3 times. Voluntary blood donation is a noble act, contributing to ensuring blood supply for patient treatment and emergency care.