Vesak Day 2014 observed around Vietnam

Vesak Day 2014 observed around Vietnam

(VOVworld) – 4,000 monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau paid tribute this week to martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Vietnam’s...
2014 UN Day of Vesak a sucess

2014 UN Day of Vesak a sucess

(VOVworld)- The 2014 UN Day of Vesak on Saturday successfully wrapped up in the northern province of Ninh Binh with the adoption of a statement highlighting three sustainable development pillars....
Buddhism for a peaceful, tranquil, and happy world

Buddhism for a peaceful, tranquil, and happy world

(VOVworld) – The UN 2014 Vesak Day entered its 2nd working day on Friday with many discussions on Buddhist contributions to the implementation of UN millennium development goals. International and domestic Buddhist monks and...
Preparations for VESAK 2014 completed

Preparations for VESAK 2014 completed

(VOVworld) – Ha Thi Khiet, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, congratulated the Vietnam Buddhist Shangha to mark United Nations Day of 2014 Vesak, the biggest...
Memorial held for fallen soldiers in Paris

Memorial held for fallen soldiers in Paris

(VOVworld) - A memorial service to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for Vietnam’s independence was held at Khuong Viet Pagoda on the outskirts of...
Visiting Tieu pagoda in Bac Ninh

Visiting Tieu pagoda in Bac Ninh

(VOVworld)- The Tieu ancient pagoda in Tuong Giang commune, Tu Son township, Bac Ninh province has become more popular among pilgrims and tourists. The pagoda was once chaired by Zen Buddhist Monk...
Upgrade of Ngoa Van Pagoda begins

Upgrade of Ngoa Van Pagoda begins

(VOVworld) – A groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrade of Ngoa Van Pagoda took place on Bao Dai Mountain in Quang Ninh province on Wednesday
Buddhism contributes to national unity

Buddhism contributes to national unity

(VOVworld)- The President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan has highlighted Buddhism’s great contributions to the strengthening of national unity