The seventh congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) chapter in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue took place in Hue city on March 15-16 with 1,200 delegates and dignitaries participating.
Secretary of the provincial People's Committee Le Tuong Luu congratulates the congress. (Source: VNA)
Thua Thien – Hue (VNA) - The seventh congressof the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) chapter in the central province of ThuaThien - Hue took place in Hue city on March 15-16 with 1,200 delegates anddignitaries participating.
The congress elected 69 members for the VBSExecutive Committee for the 2017-2020 tenure, with Most Venerable Thich DucThanh elected as its Chairman.
The VBS Thua Thien – Hue chapter plans tocontinue motivating Buddhist followers to observe law and promote Buddhistactivities for the development of the religion and the nation.
In the last tenure, local dignitaries andBuddhist followers raised more than 105 billion VND (4.62 million USD) to helplocal poor households and give gifts and scholarships to needy students,victims of Agent Orange/dioxin, build houses, and provide free healthcheck-ups.
The chapter has also held numerous activities tomark lord Buddha’s birthday, Vu Lan festival, and pray for peace.
A number of dignitaries have received orders, medalsand certificates of merit for their contributions to the religion and thenation.-VNA
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Secretary of the provincial People's Committee Le Tuong Luu congratulates the congress. (Source: VNA) 
