The two-day 9th National Buddhist Congress wrapped up in Hanoi on November 29, with its resolution and the adjustment of the 7th Charter of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) approved.
Overview of 9th National Buddhist Congress (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The two-day 9th National Buddhist Congress wrappedup in Hanoi on November 29, with its resolution and the adjustment of the 7thCharter of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) approved.
The congress called on monks, nuns, and followersat home and abroad to practice the Buddha's teachings and uphold the slogan of "Discipline- Responsibility - Solidarity - Development" to join hands in building theVBS which grows stronger in the hearts of the nation.
They were also encouraged to actively participate inpatriotic emulation movements, Buddhist activities for the sake of the country,the people and the religion; closely coordinate with the Vietnam FatherlandFront and mass organisations in the political system to build the greatnational solidarity bloc; and strongly respond to action programmes to protect theenvironment and adapt to climate change.
Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang honoured as the VBS Patriarch. (Photo: VNA)
The congress honoured Most Venerable Thich TriQuang as the VBS Patriarch, while Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon was votedto continue his Chairmanship of the VBS's Executive Council for the 2022 –2027 term.
Participants discussed the implementation of 12 targets andprogrammes, focusing on tightening the Sangha's rules in line with theimplementation of responsibilities of Buddhist dignitaries and followers.
The success of the 9th National Buddhist Congress opens anew path for the growth and development of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in itsmore-than-40-year journey of accompanying the country, affirmed Most VenerableThich Thanh Nhieu, Permanent Vice Chairman of the VBS's Executive Council./.
The 9th National Buddhist Congress, an important event held in accordance with the Charter of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), is set to review Buddhist affairs during 2017 - 2022 and identify orientations for Buddhist activities and the VBS’s tasks for the 2022 - 2027 tenure.
The 9th National Buddhist Congress is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from November 28-29 under the theme "Discipline - Responsibility - Solidarity - Development."
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Overview of 9th National Buddhist Congress (Photo: VNA) 
Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang honoured as the VBS Patriarch. (Photo: VNA) 
