The society for solidarity of patriotic Buddhist monks in Kien Giang province’s Giong Rieng district held on October 3 its 6th general meeting for the 2019-2022 tenure in Nha Si Cu pagoda.
Attending the event included Most Venerable Member of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Executive Council cum Chairman of the provincial VBS Executive Committee Danh Đổng and Buddhist monks and laymen representing 14 pagodas in the district.
Chairman of the provincial Committee for Religious Affairs Danh Lắm was amongst distinguished guests at the event.
The meeting discussed results of the Buddhist solidarity society’s activities during the 2014-2019 tenure, as well as outlined plans of activities in the next term.
The event also elected 15 members to the Buddhist society’s executive board in the district for the 2019 – 2022 tenure with Senior Venerable Danh Dỗ reelected as the society Chairman.
Presenting certificates of merit to Buddhist group and individuals for honoring practical contributions in charities
On this occasion, local authorities presented certificates of merit to five Buddhist groups and 10 individuals for their outstanding contributions in social and charitable activities in the 2014-2019 period./.
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