Phat Tich Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane
The Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital of Vientiane has long served as a spiritual home for the Vietnamese community, fostering unity and cultural sharing among them, according to its abbot Venerable Thich Minh Quang.
Located in Xaysettha district, the pagoda is a familiar gathering place for the community, especially during traditional Vietnamese festivals such as Buddha’s Birthday, Vu Lan, and the Lunar New Year.
The Buddhist dignitary noted that for many years, Phat Tich has considered charity work a core mission. It regularly organises support for the poor, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged individuals, regardless of religion, nationality or background.
The compassion of Phat Tich’s followers has reached far beyond the capital. From this pagoda, convoys carrying rice, warm clothing and medicine have made their way to remote and impoverished villages across Laos. And when floods and storms strike their home country, boxes of instant noodles, blankets and jackets are quickly collected and sent back to Vietnam. These relief packages carry not only material aid, but the messages of solidarity, reminding those at home that, no matter how far away, the Vietnamese diaspora remains deeply connected to the fatherland.
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