Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulates Buddha's birthday

On the morning of June 2, at Quan Su Pagoda, Hanoi , Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh came to congratulate dignitaries, monks, nuns, and Buddhists of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha on the occasion of the Buddha's birthday, Buddhist calendar 2567 - Gregorian calendar 2023.

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 Supreme Patriarch and Chief Secretary of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Council; Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Chairman of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, and religious leaders of the Executive Council and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Council.

The Prime Minister was delighted to attend the Vesak 2567th - Gregorian calendar 2023 solemnly organized by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha at Quan Su Pagoda - a place that has witnessed many important activities of Vietnamese Buddhism. This is a very meaningful religious event in the spiritual and religious life of Buddhists, a world cultural and religious festival recognized by the United Nations General Assembly.

On behalf of the leaders of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front, and with deep personal feelings, the Prime Minister respectfully sends to the dignitaries of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, monks, nuns, and Buddhists at home and abroad the best wishes; wishing the 2567th Buddha's Birthday of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha a perfect success.

On behalf of the leaders of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front, and with deep personal feelings, the Prime Minister respectfully sends to the dignitaries of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, monks, nuns, and Buddhists at home and abroad his best wishes; wishing the 2567th Buddha's Birthday of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha a complete success - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

According to the Prime Minister, as a religion of compassion, kindness and goodness, Buddhism was born for human life and for the happiness and peace of humanity. In practicing its teachings and life, Buddhism always upholds the spirit of "Buddhism is not separate from worldly dharma" - Buddhism and life are always closely linked. This philosophy of Buddhism has existed since its introduction to Vietnam, as the worldly thought of King Tran Nhan Tong, Tran Thai Tong, Zen masters of the Ly - Tran dynasties and continues to this day. With nearly 2,000 years of attachment and companionship with the nation, Vietnamese Buddhism has gone through ups and downs with the country's history. Buddhism has permeated, spread, and blended into Vietnamese society, becoming an important part of the cultural and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

The Prime Minister affirmed that in any period of history, Buddhism has made worthy contributions to the cause of national construction and defense with the spirit of "Protecting the nation, pacifying the people" and the motto "Dharma - Nation and Socialism". In recent years, Buddhist activities and social activities have always been innovative, closely following vivid reality, always aiming at people, for people; charitable, humanitarian and social security activities have been unanimously supported by a large number of followers, Buddhists and people.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the Party and State highly appreciate the participation and active material and spiritual contributions of Buddhism in the prevention and fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, together with the whole country to consolidate and promote the spirit and strength of great national unity, overcome difficulties, defeat the pandemic, and contribute to socio-economic recovery and development.

The Prime Minister emphasized that our Party and State have no other goal than a strong, prosperous country with a prosperous and happy people.

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

The Prime Minister affirmed that in any period of history, Buddhism has made worthy contributions to the cause of national construction and protection with the spirit of "Protecting the nation, bringing peace to the people" and the motto "Dharma - Nation and Socialism" - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

On behalf of the Party and State leaders, the Prime Minister acknowledged, highly appreciated and sincerely thanked the great contributions of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, monks, nuns, and Buddhists at home and abroad to the country in recent times.

The Prime Minister stated that our Party and State always affirm and consistently implement the policy of respecting and ensuring the people's freedom of belief and religion; ensuring that religious activities comply with the law, the charters and regulations of religions recognized by the State; effectively implementing the goal of religious solidarity and great national solidarity; promoting the good cultural and ethical values ​​of religions and the resources of religions for the country's development (according to the spirit of the 13th National Party Congress Document).

2023 is an important year for the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the first year to implement the Buddhist activities program set forth in the Resolution of the 9th Congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha for the 2022-2027 term. In particular, 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, gathering many monks, nuns, Buddhists and people to attend, contributing to spreading good values ​​in life.

With the tradition of patriotism, attachment and companionship with the nation, the Prime Minister hopes and believes that the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will continue to promote the spirit of engagement in the world, taking service to sentient beings, the masses, benefiting religion, benefiting life, benefiting the country and the people as the direction of practice; realizing the wish of President Ho Chi Minh, the National Liberation Hero, an outstanding cultural celebrity: "Vietnamese Buddhism and the nation are like a shadow and a form, although two, they are one. Monks, nuns and Buddhists actively practice the spirit of Compassion, Selflessness, Altruism in the cause of saving the country, protecting the country and preserving religion to live with the whole people in Independence, Freedom and Happiness".

The Prime Minister requested that the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha at all levels continue to promote the tradition of solidarity and exemplary behavior, implement and encourage monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers to well implement the Party's guidelines and policies, and the State's policies and laws; actively respond to patriotic emulation movements, proactively participate in and effectively carry out charitable, humanitarian, and social security activities; and promote the strength of national solidarity for a strong, prosperous, happy, and well-off Vietnam.

The Prime Minister reiterated the words of beloved President Ho Chi Minh, wishing all dignitaries of the Sangha Council, the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, and all monks, nuns, and Buddhists at home and abroad "to always be healthy, diligently practice, serve sentient beings, serve the Fatherland, and protect peace."

The Buddha's Birthday Ceremony, Buddhist calendar 2567 - Gregorian calendar 2023, was solemnly held - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Respectfully thanking Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the delegation for coming to congratulate the Buddha's Birthday at Quan Su Pagoda - the headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Chairman of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, said that along with Buddhists around the world, monks, nuns and Buddhists across the country are joyfully welcoming the Buddha's Birthday - Vesak with wishes for peace and happiness.

Under the leadership, care and support of the Party, State, Government, Fatherland Front and central ministries, branches at all levels and sectors, the Vesak Festival in Vietnam was solemnly and seriously organized, with achievements and results as expected, affirming freedom of belief in a peaceful and unified country under the leadership of the Party and the management of the State. Through that, we can also see the spirit of great solidarity, harmony and dedication of Vietnamese Buddhism in serving the nation, sentient beings and developing the Dharma in a stable and solemn manner according to the action program and motto of the Church "Dharma - Nation and Socialism".

Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon affirmed that Buddhism always accompanies the nation, in times of peace as well as in times of danger. In times of peace, Buddhism contributes to the construction and development of the country, in times of war, Buddhism and the people contribute to protecting the beloved Fatherland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, monks and nuns have "taken off their cassocks and put on white coats", together with the Party, the State, the entire political system and the people to overcome the pandemic. On average, each year, the Church spends more than 2,000 billion VND on social security and social charity work.

On behalf of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon sent his thanks to the leaders of the Party, State, and all levels and sectors for their congratulations on the Buddha's Birthday - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

On behalf of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon expressed his gratitude to the leaders of the Party, State, and all levels and sectors for their congratulations on the Buddha's Birthday; and wished to continue receiving support, attention, and 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 Buddhists nationwide to properly implement the Party's policies and guidelines, the State's laws, and the Sangha's Charter, contributing to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, for the goal of an increasingly prosperous, strong, and prosperous country, with a well-off and happy people.

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