Quang Nam Buddhism "good religion, good life"

Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province, Le Thai Binh, along with representatives of the Cao Dai religion of the province, presented flowers to congratulate the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of the province on the occasion of the 2024 Buddha's Birthday Celebration. Photo: PV

The Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association (VBA) of Quang Nam province is a member organization of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Quang Nam province. After nearly 27 years of establishment and development, the VBA of Quang Nam province has now established 15 VBA district-level executive boards.

Buddhist activities are carried out according to the motto "good religion, beautiful life," contributing to preserving and promoting the fine customs, ethics, and traditional culture of the nation.

Enhancing role and prestige

At the street corner near Ngo Quyen Primary School (Phu Trung neighborhood, An Phu ward, Tam Ky city), some people used to litter improperly, causing unsightly conditions and environmental pollution. Thanks to the joint efforts of many parties, including Buddhist dignitaries and followers in the area, this environmental "hotspot" has gradually been eliminated.

Mr. Le Thai Binh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Nam province, said that during the process of building and developing the homeland, religious organizations in general and Buddhism in particular have accompanied the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the province, together fostering a strong national unity in the province.

This is clearly demonstrated through the response to and implementation of patriotic emulation campaigns and movements initiated by the Fatherland Front at all levels.

The unity and close ties between religious and non-religious people, between religious organizations and all strata of society, have contributed to the successful implementation of the Party's guidelines and policies in each locality and each residential area...

Quang Huong Pagoda is a Buddhist establishment located in Phu Trung neighborhood, presided over by Venerable Thich Tinh Tri. In June 2024, representatives from Quang Huong Pagoda, along with 60 Buddhist followers and residents of Phu Trung neighborhood, participated in the launch of the "Religion Participating in Protecting a Green, Clean, and Beautiful Environment" model initiated by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of An Phu Ward.

Following the launch, religious leaders, followers, and the public mobilized to clean up and eliminate environmental "black spots" on several streets. On the 15th and 1st days of the lunar month, when many followers come to the temple to worship, Venerable Thich Tinh Tri reminded everyone to support the model initiated by the Ward Front, thereby raising awareness of environmental protection; practicing waste sorting and disposal in designated areas…

Signing ceremony to implement the model "Religions join hands to protect a green, clean, and beautiful environment" in An Phu ward (Tam Ky city). Photo: PV

Venerable Thich Tinh Tri believes that participating in local movements and activities is the responsibility of Buddhist dignitaries and followers, as this is inherent in Buddhist teachings.

"Through their role, prestige among followers, and participation, religious leaders will contribute to making local policies more effective," said Venerable Thich Tinh Tri.

Mr. Le Minh Hai, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of An Phu Ward, said that the model "Religious organizations participate in protecting a green, clean, and beautiful environment" was launched by the Ward's Fatherland Front on August 1, 2023; to date, both Buddhist establishments in the ward have responded to the model.

According to Mr. Hai, before the model was launched, the people and Buddhist followers did not have the habit of sorting waste at source. Through guidance and propaganda, now along the roads with religious establishments, there is no longer any accumulation of garbage, and there are no environmental black spots.

“Buddhists and Buddhist dignitaries actively participate in humanitarian and charitable activities to help poor households and those in difficult circumstances. This has contributed to reducing the poverty rate to below 1%, exceeding the target set by the Party Congress Resolution of the ward…” - Mr. Hai shared.

Working together to care for social welfare.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Sa My (Duc Tinh village, Dai Hong commune, Dai Loc district) is in extremely difficult circumstances; her husband passed away, and she is raising four children alone. Her family is eligible for the temporary and dilapidated house eradication program in Dai Loc district during the 2023-2025 period.

Representatives from the Provincial Police and the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of the province signed a cooperation plan to ensure traffic safety and order for the period 2023-2026. Photo: PV

In early August, the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Dai Loc District, in coordination with the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the district, visited and presented a donation of 60 million VND to support the construction of a solidarity house for Ms. Nguyen Thi Sa My's family. This is one of many families in Quang Nam province who have received financial support from Buddhism to build or repair their homes.

According to the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Nam province, in response to the "eliminating temporary and dilapidated houses" movement of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the appeal letter from the Secretary of the Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee, the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in the province has proactively implemented the policy at all levels within the Sangha.

Simultaneously, in coordination with the Central Charity and Social Welfare Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, they organized visits and donated 33 houses (60 million VND/house) totaling nearly 2 billion VND and 500 gift packages (worth 500 million VND) to people in Quang Nam province.

According to the report, from 2019 to the present, the Vietnam Buddhist Association of the province has mobilized resources to support the construction and repair of nearly 100 solidarity houses and charity houses with a total amount of more than 5 billion VND.

In addition, with the spirit of "A little help in times of need is worth more than a lot in times of plenty," the Venerable monks, nuns, lay Buddhists, and followers of the Buddhist Association have gathered and mobilized thousands of gift packages, worth nearly 1.5 billion VND, to promptly share and provide relief to people affected by natural disasters.

Proactively connecting and facilitating visits by charitable groups led by the Buddhist Association of provinces and cities, along with Buddhist followers, to disaster-stricken areas to donate gifts and support the construction of bridges and houses, with a total value of 3 billion VND.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the church guided monks, nuns, and Buddhists to conduct religious activities in an appropriate manner, strictly adhering to regulations on disease prevention and control; and called for support for disease prevention and control efforts, raising a total of 2 billion VND...

Venerable Thich Phuoc Minh, Head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Nam province, affirmed that the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Nam province always stands alongside the nation, working together with the Fatherland Front and the people to build a developed province; striving to promote the spirit of solidarity and jointly build the homeland.

Over 11,400 entries were submitted to the quiz on the Resolution of the Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in Tam Ky City.

After nearly half a month since its launch, the Organizing Committee of the online contest to learn about the Resolution of the 9th Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Tam Ky City (term 2024 - 2029) has received 11,427 entries.
The competition will take place from August 1st, 2024 to August 15th, 2024, online via the website http://tamky.thiphapluattructu... or by accessing the "Online Law Knowledge Contest" banner on the Tam Ky City Department of Justice's website at: http://www.tuphap.tamky.quangn....
According to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Tam Ky City, the online competition aims to help every official, Party member, and citizen in the city understand and effectively implement the resolution, successfully achieving the goals, targets, and breakthroughs approved at the congress. (T.ĐAN)

The entire province currently has 250,000 followers of various religions.

According to the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Nam province, the province currently has 250,000 followers of various religions, accounting for nearly 15% of the province's population. Religious followers in the province are ensured favorable and stable conditions for religious practice in accordance with the Party's guidelines and the State's policies and laws; they preserve and promote good cultural and moral values; and they are closely connected with all strata of the people in implementing the motto of living a "good life, beautiful faith." At the same time, they actively participate in social, health, education , humanitarian, and charitable activities, responding to patriotic emulation movements and campaigns launched by the government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front at all levels, contributing to the stability and improvement of people's lives . (V.ANH)

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