Buddhist worshipping places in Ben Tre strictly observe preventive measures against Covid-19 pandemic
07/07/2021
During the complicated context of Covid-19 pandemic in neighboring provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Tra Vinh, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Executive Committee in Ben Tre province issued on July 1 a notification requesting VBS executive boards and worshipping places in districts and cities to continue strictly observing preventive measures against the pandemic.
The provincial VBS requested Buddhist worshipping places in the locality to strictly observe the 5k recommendation and other preventive measures against Covid-19 pandemic, as well as suspend all Buddhist practices with large gatherings.
The provincial VBS also asked VBS executive boards to encourage lay Buddhists and sponsors to actively support the Government's Covid-19 vaccine fund and the call for supporting the pandemic prevention and control launched by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee.
As reported, most Buddhist worshipping places in the locality have hung sign boards informing the suspension of all religious practices.
Notification sign in front of Vinh Binh pagoda in Giong Trom district’s Chau Binh commune
At Tu Hue pagoda in Chau Thanh district’s Tam Phuoc commune
Notification on suspension of religious practices at Linh Son pagoda in Cho Lach district’s Hung Khanh Trung commune
At Buu Thanh pagoda in Chau Thanh district’s Tien Thuy commune
