At the ceremony held the same day at Thanh Long Pagoda in Tran Lam ward, Hung Yen province, the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, together with the provincial Sangha in Hung Yen and the Venerable’s disciples and family members, solemnly conducted the encoffining ritual in accordance with monastic traditions.

The ceremony unfolded in a serene and reverent atmosphere. Senior monks performed rituals including incense offering to the Buddha, purification rites at the memorial hall, and chanting of the Great Compassion mantra under the guidance of Venerable Thich Minh Quang, praying for the peaceful transition of the Venerable’s spirit.

Amid the deep, resonant chanting of the assembly, disciples respectfully transferred the body of the late Venerable from the meditation chamber to the memorial hall, where the encoffining ceremony was conducted in line with traditional Buddhist rites.

Following the ritual, senior members of the Council of Proving, the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, representatives of provincial Sangha branches and nun divisions across northern provinces, along with government officials, monks, nuns, Buddhist followers, and family members, offered incense and prayers in tribute.

The delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung, expressed profound sorrow before the memorial altar. They conveyed deep gratitude for the Venerable’s lifelong contributions to Buddhism and the nation, while extending condolences to the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, disciples, and the wider community of monks, nuns, and followers.

The funeral is being held according to the highest rites of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.

Venerable Thich Thanh Duc, whose dharma name was Quang Te and birth name Tran Xuan Cap, held numerous key roles during his lifetime, including Deputy Supreme Patriarch of the Council of Proving, certifying member of the Sangha in Hung Yen and the former Thai Binh province, member of the Executive Council, and head of both the Executive and Monastic Affairs Boards of the Sangha in Thai Binh. He also served as abbot of the ancestral Thanh Long Pagoda and head monk of Doai Lam Pagoda.

With a century of life and more than 90 years devoted to Buddhist practice, including 70 monastic retreats, he was widely revered as a pillar of the monastic community, embodying profound virtue and spiritual stature. He was frequently invited to preside over major ordination ceremonies, directly transmitting precepts to generations of monks, nuns, and lay followers.

His passing marks a significant loss for the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, his disciples, and the broader Buddhist community. He passed away at 2:30 a.m. on April 16, 2026, at Doai Lam Pagoda, at the age of 100, with 70 years of monastic seniority.

To honor his life and spiritual contributions, the Supreme Patriarch and the Standing Committee of the Council of Proving have organized the funeral in accordance with the Sangha’s highest ceremonial standards.

According to the funeral program, official visitation takes place from 10:30 a.m. on April 19 through April 20. The memorial service is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on April 21, followed by the enshrinement of the Venerable’s remains in a stupa at Doai Lam Pagoda.

During this period, memorial services are also being held at Doai Lam Pagoda, where he spent more than 90 years in religious practice and teaching, allowing monks, nuns, followers, and the public to come and pay their respects.