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On the morning of April 19, a delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung, visited Thanh Long Pagoda in Hung Yen to offer incense and pay tribute to the late Venerable Thich Thanh Duc.
Venerable Thich Thanh Duc, a senior leader of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, has passed away at the age of 100 after decades of service.
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered at the scenic Ngu Hanh Son site in Da Nang to attend the 2026 Quan The Am Festival.
Venerable Thich Le Trang, abbot of Hue Nghiem Pagoda, has been appointed head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026–2031 term.
Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung reaffirmed that Vietnam consistently respects and guarantees the right to freedom of belief and religion - as well as the right not to follow any religion - for all citizens.
The story of Lien Phai Pagoda is inseparable from its founder - a nobleman who abandoned privilege to establish a uniquely Vietnamese Zen tradition.
An exhibition showcasing 450 photographs and archival materials reflecting the 45-year journey of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has officially opened, offering a vivid look into its development alongside the nation.
The Ho Chi Minh City Buddhist Congress will serve as a pilot event for the entire country, shaping how similar congresses are organized across 33 provinces and cities in the new term.
A delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) has attended the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit, which opened in New Delhi, India, on the morning of January 24.
Vietnamese Buddhism marked a significant year with humanitarian efforts, digital transformation, and strong international presence.
The enshrinement ceremony of the Konagamana Buddha Statue was solemnly held at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh province, on December 29, with the participation of more than 450 venerable monks, monastics, and Buddhist devotees.
On November 1, Thai Deputy Foreign Minister Vijavat Isarabhakdi presided over the Royal Kathina robe offering ceremony at Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City.
At age 84, Venerable Chau Ty continues teaching the sacred art of palm-leaf scripture carving, safeguarding Khmer Buddhist heritage in modern Vietnam.
Most Venerable Thich Tu Thong, a leading figure in Vietnamese Buddhism, has passed away at 98 after a life dedicated to teaching and spiritual service.
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha partners with national arts associations to promote Buddhist values through literature, music, and the arts - creating a lasting cultural legacy.
Most Venerable Thich Tri Tinh, Vice Patriarch of the Supreme Patriarch Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, passed away at 4:30 am on October 8 at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City.
The 2025 Requiem Ceremony for Victims of Traffic Accidents, themed "Remembering those who left - For those who remain", spreads the message: "A united community for a safe and civilized traffic environment."
Vietnam's Buddhist Sangha holds its first-ever paperless meeting, signaling a shift toward digital transformation.
From monks in the resistance to pagodas as revolutionary bases, Buddhism has been deeply embedded in Vietnam’s national journey.
In a gesture symbolizing interfaith harmony and the desire to foster peace and strengthen ties between Vietnam and Pakistan, a sacred gift has been delivered to Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh Province, where it will be available for public veneration.