On May 12 (February 15 of the lunar calendar), the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Ho Chi Minh City (VBSP) solemnly held the PL.2569 Buddha's Day in Quoc Tu Vietnam, with the participation of clerical monks and leaders of the city government.
The grand ceremony was so honored to welcome Venerable Thich Tri Quang, founder of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Propaganda Council; Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and many other such.
Representatives of central agencies and Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of Lieutenant Colonel Pham Khac Nguyen, Deputy Head of Domestic Security Department - Ministry of Public Security; Ms. Nguyen Thi Le, Deputy Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Council; Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Member of the Party Committee, Head of Propaganda Department and Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung, Permanent Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Fatherland Front Committee, and representatives of leaders of departments, agencies, Ho Chi Minh City, District 10 Party Committee leaders ...
In the message of the Great Phat Phat Monument, Venerable Thich Tri Quang emphasized the benition of Buddhists when being worshiped for the benefit of Buddha and Buddha's hand Thich Quang Duc, and at the same time called for cultivation, spreading love and intelligence.
Venerable Thich Le Trang, Head of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City, in her Buddhist speech, promoted inner peace and called for the removal of hatred and a mindful life to create social peace. The Venerable also called on the global Buddhist community to work together to be proficient and contribute to the common happiness of humanity.
On behalf of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee leaders, Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Head of Propaganda Department and Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee of the City Party Committee spoke at the stage, respectfully wishing for peace and health to the monks and nuns; Sincerely noted the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha to organize the UN 2025 Vesak Ceremony to further affirm the position and reputation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, introduce the image of a peaceful, friendly, modern and developed Ho Chi Minh City with domestic friends and the international community. At the same time, this is an opportunity for people, regardless of religion to share and practice the human values of the Blessed One, which is the spirit of solidarity, tolerance, compassion, altruism and harmony.
Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong also appreciated and expressed his gratitude for the contributions and support of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, to maintain stability, develop sustainably and improve the quality of material and spiritual life for the people.
"The city will continue to accompany and facilitate religious activities, build a civilized and healthy religious living environment, contributing to strengthening the belief and promoting the spirit of 'good things in life'", Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong emphasized.
Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Trung acknowledged the contributions of Buddhism in building a humane society and affirmed that the city will continue to create favorable conditions for religious activities.
"Ho Chi Minh City will continue to accompany and create favorable conditions for religious activities, build a civilized and healthy religious living environment, contributing to strengthening trust and promoting the spirit of good living and good behavior," said Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung.
On this occasion, the Vietnam Bank for National Defense of Ho Chi Minh City has donated a total of 2 billion VND to the "For the Poor of Ho Chi Minh City" fund and the "For the Sea and Islands of the Homeland - for the Fatherland of Ho Chi Minh City" fund.
