VFF encourages more Buddhism contributions
(VOV) - Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee President Nguyen Thien Nhan has praised Buddhist monks, nuns and followers for their positive contributions to Buddhism development and the great national unity bloc.
“The VFF believes the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) will continue upholding the Buddhist tradition over the past 2,000 years to stand side by side with the nation and realise resolutions of the recent 7th National Buddhism Congress,” said Nhan at a VBS conference in Ho Chi Minh City on January 4.
 |
He called on the VBS to work closely together with the VFF to encourage Vietnamese nationals abroad to turn their hearts and minds to the fatherland, helping fulfil national development and international integration tasks.
It was reported at the conference, in 2013 the VBS promulgated its revised Charter, celebrated Buddha’s 2557th birth anniversary and Most Venerable Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation, and organised requiems for victims of traffic accidents.
It paid special attention to social charity to support victims of natural disasters, assist the poor, and improve the living standard of residents in remote areas and former resistance war bases.
Last year, millions of Buddhist monks, nuns and followers raised more than VND1,238 billion for charity purposes.
In 2014 the VBS will ordain several dignitaries, build Thich Quang Duc Tower, and organise 2014 United Nations Day of Vesak in May.