The GCRA leader was welcomed by Most Venerable Thích Thiện Nhơn, President of the VBS Central Executive Council in Quang Duc Monastery in the city’s District No.3.

While extending congratulations to the Buddhist leader and all Buddhist followers in the country on occasion of Vu Lan Festival, the government religious committee official affirmed that the Vietnam Government have always appreciated practical contributions, especially social charities and moral education activities, by the Buddhist church in the society. He also expressed hope that Buddhist dignitaries and followers of the church would continue upholding fine traditions for practically contributing to national unity and defense in the country as well as the happiness and prosperity for all people.

The Buddhist leader took the chance to share the important meaning of the festival, known as the Buddhist Parents’ Day, annually held in the 7^th lunar month and after the Buddhist summer retreat.

From August 22-23, Vice Chairman Trần Tấn Hùng also visited and extended congratulations on Vu Lan Festival to several Buddhist dignitaries living in Ho Chi Minh City.

Visiting Most Venerable Thích Đức Nghiệp, Deputy Patriarch of the VBS in Vinh Nghiem Pagoda on August 22

Meeting with Most Venerable Thích Trí Quảng, Deputy Patriarch of the VBS on Vietnam Quoc Tu (National Temple) on August 22

Visiting Most Venerable Thích Thiện Tâm, Vice President of the VBS’s Executive Council in Pho Minh Pagoda on August 22

Meeting with Most Venerable Thích Giác Toàn, Vice President of the VBS’s Executive Council in Pho Minh Pagoda on August 22 at Minh Dang Quang Monastery

Visiting Most Venerable Danh Lung, Secretary of the VBS’s Executive Council in Candaraisy Pagoda on August 23

Meeting with Most Venerable Thích Thiện Pháp, Vice President of the VBS’s Executive Council

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