Ông Thích Minh Tuệ
Fans rush to Thich Minh Tue's house to take photos and check-in.

A one-minute clip circulating on social media depicts numerous middle-aged women, adorned in dresses resembling Thich Minh Tue's clothing, invading his home in Gia Lai to pose for photos. They "check-in" at every corner, especially favoring spots with Thich Minh Tue's photos, hoping for a memorable picture. Some even bow before his photos, mumbling prayers.

The sanctity of a private home should be respected, but Thich Minh Tue's residence has turned into an unwanted tourist attraction, disrupting his family's life. Despite his absence, people continuously harass his family, forcing his elderly parents to entertain guests from morning until night.

No one desires this level of unwanted attention, which brings nothing but trouble. Thich Minh Tue cannot practice in peace with every move being monitored and recorded, and his family can no longer live normally.

In a VTV1 report aired on June 8, Thich Minh Tue urged the crowd to return to their work, emphasizing that their presence disrupted public order and traffic safety. Unfortunately, his plea went unheeded.

A "nightmare" for Thich Minh Tue's family

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Unable to meet Thich Minh Tue, hundreds flock to his parents' house to pay their respects and take photos. Photo: Tran Hoan.

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Thich Minh Tue. Photo: Thien Luong.

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Despite being 85 years old, Mr. Le Xuan (Thich Minh Tue's father) has to receive guests from early morning until late at night. Photo: Tran Hoan.

Thich Minh Tue has become a media sensation, attracting vast numbers of views on social networks. Some streamers earn over 60 million VND per day by following and exploiting his image. They disregard the distress caused to him and his family, prioritizing profit over decency.

Thich Minh Tue's one week of seclusion offered a rare period of peaceful practice. However, since his reappearance on June 8 to receive his citizen identification and return to Gia Lai province, the relentless stalking resumed. His every move is documented and spread widely on social media.

Many sympathize with Thich Minh Tue, recognizing the invasion of his privacy.

Nguyen Thi Mai, his 75-year-old mother, shared with VietNamNet on June 13: "For the past two days, no one in my family has been able to eat, drink, or sleep. I have high blood pressure and have to receive guests from early morning until late at night, so I am very tired. Sometimes, even at mealtimes, they come in to film and take pictures, causing my husband to only be able to drink a little soup and then stand up, his life is completely turned upside down."

Le Xuan, Thich Minh Tue's 85-year-old father, also endures the endless stream of visitors. Despite their desire to welcome everyone as usual, the situation is unsustainable. Mrs. Mai hopes Thich Minh Tue can travel to India to practice in peace for a while.

The pressing question remains: When will people "forgive" Thich Minh Tue, allowing him to pursue his spiritual goals in peace? He may need to retreat to a remote location to practice without disturbance.

Quynh An