On behalf of Party and State leaders, Deputy PM Quang wished health and peace to all Buddhists, as well as a joyful celebration of Buddha’s birthday.
At the Phat Tich Temple in Tien Du District, Quang performed the Buddha bathing ceremony.
He stated that during 2,000 years of presence in Vietnam, Buddhism has always accompanied the nation’s development, making active contributions to all fields, especially charitable activities and joint efforts to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Deputy PM said he highly appreciates the contributions of senior Buddhist leaders in strengthening national unity and implementing social security policies.
For their part, Most Venerables Thich Thanh Dung and Thich Duc Thien thanked the state for facilitating the development of Buddhism and affirmed that Buddhist monks, nuns and followers will join hands with the Party and State in building a beautiful and prosperous country.
