Buddha’s birthday, 10th anniversary of Truc Lam Kharkov pagoda in Ukraine

05/05/2017

Buddhist dignitaries and followers in Ukraine have celebrated Buddha’s birthday and the 10th anniversary of Truc Lam Kharkov pagoda.

Most Venerable Thích Gia Quang, Vice President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council and head of Truc Lam Kharkov, said the establishment of the pagoda in Ukraine has illustrated the development of Vietnam’s Buddhism worldwide. On this occasion, the pagoda held a requiem to pray for fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending national sea and island sovereignty in the East Sea.

Source: http://vovworld.vn