Joining the reception included Vice Chairman of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs (GCRA) Nguyễn Ánh Chức.

Deputy Minister Vũ Chiến Thắng speaks at the reception

Speaking with the guests, while welcoming the Vietnam Pure–land Buddhist delegation, Deputy Minister Vũ Chiến Thắng spoke highly of practical efforts of the Buddhist association in implementing state policies & laws, launching and contributing to medical charity with herbal treatments, and environmental protection & climate change adaptation. The home affairs official also extended congratulations to the success of the 4^th national congress of the Vietnam Pure–land Buddhist Association for the 2024-2029 term, and asked the association’s central executive committee to continue promoting patriotic traditions and making practical contributions for socio-economic development of the country.

Rev. Nguyễn Ngọc Ánh speaks at the reception

While appreciating the Deputy Minister’s welcome, Rev. Nguyễn Ngọc Ánh shared with the host the social and medical charities made by the association over the past years. As reported, in the 2019-2024 tenure, the Central Executive Committee of the Pure–land Buddhist Association and the executive board of its chapters have spent over 2.4 billion VND on the social and medical charities.

Deputy Minister Vũ Chiến Thắng and Pure–land Buddhist association delegation pose for group photo

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