Attending the congress were large numbers of Buddhists and Buddhism-lovers in Warszawa. Guests to this general meeting included Vietnamese Counsellor in charge of consular affairs Nguyễn Mạnh Cường, President of Vietnamese Association in Poland Lê thiết Hùng, representatives from associations, businesses and its subordinate groups in Krakow and Łodz.

Buddhist rituals at the congress were initiated by preacher of Nhan Hoa pagoda Venerable Thích Đức Đạt.

The general conference highlighted cultural, spiritual and charitable activities in the past years, approved the revised regulation, discussed a program of actions, and appointed a new executive board for the term 2014-2019.

 Association’s new Executive Board.

 It’s reported that the Vietnamese Buddhism Lovers Association was founded in 2005 in connection with the construction of Thien Viet pagoda, later recognized by Polish authorities, and by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha as one of its member in 2009.

 Vietnamese Counsellor Nguyễn Mạnh Cường presents a certificate of merit to the Association.

 In recognition of its contributions to the development and preservation of cultural identities of Vietnamese community in Poland, Vietnam Embassy in Poland presented a certificate of merit of to the Association./

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