On the occasion of Buddha's Birthday, Thai Nguyen Pagoda (HCMC) organized a program to give 130 gifts to visually impaired people in difficult circumstances, expressing the spirit of compassion and sharing of Buddhist children towards disadvantaged circumstances in society.
Before giving gifts, Venerable Thich Thien Thuan - Tri Su of Thai Nguyen Pagoda guided the public to recite Buddha's name and share Buddhist teachings with the people attending. The Venerable expressed sympathy for the difficulties that visually impaired people are facing in life, and at the same time advised everyone to always maintain optimism, look towards good things, diligently recite Buddha's name, practice and cultivate virtue to have peace and joy in the present.
The Venerable also reminded that the gifts presented, although not of great material value, are the loving hearts and care of monks, Buddhists and philanthropists sent to the people during the Buddha's Birthday season, with the desire to contribute to spiritual encouragement and share some of the difficulties in life.
Speaking at the ceremony, representatives of local authorities acknowledged and highly appreciated the social charity activities of Thai Nguyen Pagoda in the past time, contributing to caring for the lives of vulnerable people and spreading the spirit of compassion in the community.
The Organizing Committee presented 130 gifts, each worth 600,000 VND, to visually impaired people. The total value of the program is 78 million VND, sponsored by monks, Buddhists and philanthropists.
Especially, during the Khanh Dan season, visually impaired people are also seized the opportunity to participate in the Buddha Bathing ritual under the guidance of Venerable Teachers and volunteers.
