Buddhist Sangha accompanies the nation in charitable and humanitarian activities

Attending the conference were Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac - Head of the Central Cultural Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province; members of the Executive Committee of the Provincial Buddhist Sangha; representatives of departments and branches at the provincial and Nam Dan district levels, along with monks and Buddhists.

Conference scene. Photo: Cong Kien

In 2018, with the consent of the Board of TrusteesBuddhist ChurchNghe An province, the Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha of Nam Dan district was established with Venerable Thich Thien Tue as its Head. Since then, Buddhism in Nam Dan district has undergone many changes and developments according to the motto "Buddhism - Nation - Socialism", contributing to the cause of Great National Unity and the development of the homeland and country.

The entire Nam Dan district currently has 10 pagodas approved by the Provincial People's Committee to restore activities; there are 18 monks and nuns practicing religion in the area and 48,000 Buddhists who have taken refuge in the Triple Gem and regularly organize religious ceremonies and activities.

Vinh Phuc Pagoda, Nam Xuan Commune, Nam Dan District (Nghe An). Photo: Cong Kien

Temples inNam Dan districtalso guides and mobilizes monks, nuns and Buddhists to participate in social activities, especially charity, humanitarian work and Covid-19 prevention and control. Organizes gift giving to policy families, people in difficult circumstances and provides relief to compatriots who have suffered damage and are heavily affected by natural disasters, floods, etc.

At the same time, propagate and disseminate to monks, nuns and Buddhists to strictly implement preventive measures.Covid-19 epidemicAt pagodas, monasteries, and associations, over 27,000 medical masks, over 480 bars of soap, and over 1,200 bottles of disinfectant have been distributed, contributing to preventing and combating the risk of disease spread...

Representatives of Nghe An Provincial Religious Committee presented gifts to the Executive Committee of Nam Dan District Buddhist Sangha. Photo: Cong Kien

Regarding the direction and tasks of Buddhist affairs for the 2022-2026 term, the Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha of Nam Dan district identified the most important issue as building material facilities and perfecting the personnel apparatus. Innovating the content and form of organizing activities of monks and propagating Dharma to enhance education, humanity, and love for the homeland and country.

Actively participate in activitiescharity, humanitarian, mobilize organizations, individuals, philanthropists and all people to join hands to help the poor and sick; build a scholarship fund to support students in difficult circumstances to continue their education and build a bright future.

Most Venerable Thich Tho Lac - Head of the Central Cultural Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province awarded Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in performing Buddhist work.Photo: Cong Kien

At the conference, 10 collectives and individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit by the Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha of Nghe An province; 09 collectives and individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit by the People's Committee of Nam Dan district and 29 collectives and individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit by the People's Committee of Nam Dan district.The Executive Committee of the Buddhist Sangha of Nam Dan district awarded a Certificate of Merit for his many positive contributions to Buddhist activities for the 2018 - 2021 term.

Cong Kien