Also attending were Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice President, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; leaders of ministries, branches and central agencies; Most Venerable Thich Thanh Dung, Deputy Dharma Master and Chief Secretary of the Council for Evidence of the Vietnamese Buddhist Church; Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Chairman of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha; together with religious leaders of the Certification Council, the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. 

Here, on behalf of the leaders of the Party and State, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh would like to send good wishes to the Vietnamese Buddhist clergy, monks and nuns, and fellow Buddhists at home and abroad. the most beautiful; Wishing the Buddha's Birthday, the 2567th Buddhist calendar of the Vietnamese Buddhist Church, a complete success.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other religious leaders and delegates performed the Buddha bathing ritual at Quan Su Pagoda, Hanoi.  

The Prime Minister said that Buddhism is a religion of compassion, kindness and goodwill. Buddhism was born for human life and for the happiness and peace of mankind. In the practice of teachings and in life, Buddhism always upholds the spirit of "Buddhist Dharma is not separated from worldly Dharma" - Buddhism and life are always linked. This philosophy of Buddhism has been around since its introduction into Vietnam, is the incarnation thought of King Tran Nhan Tong, Tran Thai Tong, and Zen masters of the Ly - Tran dynasties and continues to this day. 

With nearly two thousand years of attachment and companionship with the nation, Vietnamese Buddhism has experienced ups and downs along with the country's history. Buddhism has penetrated deeply, spread, and blended into Vietnamese society, and is an important part of the cultural and spiritual life of the Vietnamese nation. 

The Prime Minister affirmed that in any period of history, Buddhism has also made worthy contributions to the cause of national construction and defense with the spirit of "protection of the country, peace of the people" and the motto "Dao Dharma". – Nationalism and Socialism”. In recent years, Buddhist activities and social activities of Buddhism always have innovation, stick to vivid reality, always oriented towards people, for people; Charity, humanitarian and social activities are supported by a large number of believers, Buddhists and people. 

The Government leader emphasized that the Party and State highly appreciate the active participation and contribution of Buddhism in material and spiritual matters in the prevention and control of the Covid-19 pandemic. the spirit and strength of the great national unity, overcoming difficulties, winning the pandemic, contributing to socio-economic recovery and development. The Prime Minister emphasized that our Party and State have no other goal than a strong and prosperous country, with a prosperous and happy people. 

Along with that, with the successful organization of the United Nations Day of Vesak 3 times, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has made an important contribution to the development of world Buddhism and enhanced the position and role of Vietnamese Buddhism. Nam, the image of the country and people of Vietnam in the eyes of international friends. 

The Prime Minister acknowledged, highly appreciated and respectfully thanked the great contributions of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, monks and nuns, and fellow Buddhists at home and abroad to the country in recent years.

The Prime Minister stated that, our Party and State always affirm and consistently implement the policy of respecting and ensuring the people's right to freedom of belief and religion; to ensure that religious activities comply with the law, the charter and the charter of a religion recognized by the State; well implement the goal of religious solidarity and great national unity; promote the cultural values, good ethics of religions and the resources of religions for the development of the country (in the spirit of the Document of the XNUMXth Party Congress). 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated the religious leaders of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha on the occasion of the Great Buddha's Birthday 2023.  

2023 is an important year for the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the first year of implementing the program of Buddhist activities set out by the Resolution of the IX Congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, term 2022-2027. . Especially, after many years of being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, this year's Buddha's Birthday was solemnly held in many places across the country, bringing together many monks, nuns, Buddhists and people to attend, contributing to the Spread the good values ​​in life.

The Prime Minister wishes and believes that the Buddhist Church of Vietnam will continue to promote the spirit of entering the world, taking the service of sentient beings, the masses, benefiting the cause, benefiting the world, benefiting the country and benefiting the people as a spiritual practice; fulfill the wish of President Ho Chi Minh, national liberation hero, outstanding cultural celebrity: “Vietnamese Buddhism and the nation are like a picture and a shadow, but two but one. Monks, monks and nuns and Buddhists actively practice the spirit of Compassion, Selflessness and Altruism in the cause of saving the country, preserving the country and keeping the religion in order to live together with the whole people in Independence, Freedom and Happiness.

The Prime Minister proposed the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha at all levels continue to promote the tradition of solidarity, exemplary, implement and encourage monks, nuns, and Buddhist compatriots to well implement the Party's guidelines and policies. books and laws of the State; actively respond to patriotic emulation movements, actively participate in and effectively implement charity, humanitarian and social security activities; promote the great strength of national unity, for a powerful, prosperous, happy and prosperous Vietnam. 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh took a photo with the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha. 

The Prime Minister reiterated the words of dear President Ho Chi Minh, wishing you all the religious leaders of the Certification Council, the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, and all the monks, nuns, and Buddhist compatriots at home and abroad. The country "always healthy, diligently practices, serves sentient beings, serves the Fatherland, and protects peace". 

Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Chairman of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, said that along with Buddhism around the world, monks, nuns and Buddhists across the country are joyfully welcoming Vesak. with wishes for peace and well-being.

According to the Venerable Master, under the leadership, concern and support of the Party, State, Government, Fatherland Front and ministries, central branches, all levels and branches, Buddha's birthday celebration in Vietnam was held in Vietnam. dignified and solemn organization with achievements and satisfactory results, affirming freedom of religion in a peaceful and unified country under the leadership of the Party and management of the State. Thereby, we also see the spirit of great solidarity, harmony and commitment of Vietnamese Buddhism in serving the nation and living beings and developing the Dharma in a stable and dignified manner according to the action plan and The motto of the Church is "Dharma - Nationalism and Socialism".

Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon affirmed that Buddhism always accompanies the nation, in both peace and danger. In peacetime, Buddhism contributes to the construction and development of the country; During wartime, Buddhism and the people contributed to the defense of the beloved Fatherland. During the Covid-19 pandemic, monks and nuns have "taken off their robes and put on blouses", together with the Party, State, the whole political system and the people to overcome the pandemic. On average, the Church spends over 2 trillion dong each year on social welfare and social charity work. 

On behalf of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon thanked the leaders of the Party, the State, all levels and branches for congratulating the Buddha's birthday; wishes to continue to receive support, attention, and create favorable conditions for the Buddhist community of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Buddhist activities.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will continue to guide monks, nuns, and Buddhist compatriots nationwide to well implement the Party's guidelines and guidelines, the State's laws, and the Church's Charter, contributing to the cause of national construction. and defend the Fatherland, for the goal of the country becoming more prosperous, powerful, prosperous, the people prosperous and happy.

News, photos: VNA