On September 5, Nhat Tam Pagoda (Tra On commune, Vinh Long province) will organize the presentation of 120 gifts to poor households and households in difficult circumstances in the commune.
Each gift is worth 300,000 VND (total value of 36 million VND), including: rice, noodles, soy sauce, cooking oil and powder... Funded by Tra On Charity Group, benefactors in Ho Chi Minh City
This meaningful activity has been maintained by the pagoda for more than 10 years, associated with major holidays and New Year's Eve in the year.
Venerable Thich Phuoc Thong - Abbot of Nhat Tam Pagoda said that every year, on important Buddhist holidays, especially the season of Hu Lan Hieu, the pagoda mobilizes benefactors at home and abroad to join hands to support the poor and disadvantaged.
"This is not only a sharing of immediate difficulties but also demonstrates the spirit of "the healthy leaves cover the torn leaves", "mutual love" of our nation", the Venerable added.
The practical and affectionate actions of Nhat Tam Pagoda during the Vu Lan season not only support the material and spiritual life of disadvantaged people, but also arouse and strongly spread the tradition of solidarity and humanity in the community.
