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The Gyalwang Drukpa (R) presents a gift to Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia
Ngo Duc Manh at the exchange (Photo: VNA)
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event was attended by a delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central
Committee, the Gyalwang Drukpa – head of the Drukpa Order, and representatives
of the Buddhist community in Russia and the Drukpa Lineage in India.
Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh said
throughout Vietnam’s history, Buddhism has always stood side by side with the
nation. The Vietnamese Government always respects the religion’s beautiful
ethical values that suit the country’s traditional culture and moral standards.
Vietnamese people in Russia have always turned their hearts to the Buddha and
the Fatherland, he noted, adding that thanks to the support of the VBS and
Vietnamese and Russian authorities, the community has built some pagodas and
places of worship in Moscow and other localities of Russia.
Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice Chairman of the Executive
Council of the VBS Central Committee, said the cultural exchange was an occasion
for Buddhist followers of the three countries to enhance cooperation and
solidarity to popularise the Buddha’s teachings to bring happiness and peace to
all people.
On behalf of the VBS, he thanked the Russian Government and people for
supporting the relationship in Buddhism with Vietnam.
Meanwhile, the Gyalwang Drukpa expressed his hope that through this exchange,
Buddhist followers of the three countries would have closer cooperation and
jointly hold activities to disseminate Buddhism, which would generate major
benefits for the Vietnamese, the Russian as well as people around the world.
Source: VNA
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