Buddhists convene national congress in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The ninth national congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) officially opened in Hanoi on November 28 themed ‘Discipline - Responsibility - Solidarity – Development’.

During the three-day event, the Patronage Council and the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will review the VBS’s achievements in the previous five years and set out strategic tasks for the development of Buddhism in the next five years (2022 - 2027).

The congress is expected to elect the new Patronage Council and Executive Council and ordain the Supreme Patriarch of the VBS for the 2022 - 2027 term. It will consider amendments to the VBS’ Charter and honour individuals and organisations for their contributions to Buddhism development over the past five years.

Nearly 1,100 Buddhist dignitaries, monks and nuns, and representatives of the Vietnam Buddhist Association overseas are expected to attend the congress.

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