(HBO) – Statistics show that Hoa Binh province has 54 Buddhist relic sites, mostly ruins. There are only several pagodas that come under the management of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), namely Phat Quang Hoa Binh, Kim Son Lac Hong and Linh Son Phat Tich, whose heads are appointed by the VBS. Meanwhile, the remainders are managed by the local cultural sector, authorities or individuals.
In 2005, with the support of local authorities, the VBS sent Venerable
Thich Duc Nguyen to guide local Buddhists in religious practice. The VBS Hoa
Binh chapter now brings together 23 members who are outstanding dignitaries and
followers. It has consulted all-level authorities about religious management
over the operations of pagodas in line with legal regulations.
According to initial statistics, Hoa Binh counts
more than 25,000 Buddhists, which is showing an increasing trend. Notably, more
Buddhists are young people and intellectuals.
Thousands of people have studied Buddhist
teachings at Phat Quang Hoa Binh, Lac Hong Vien, Linh Son Phat Tich and Vien
pagodas.
With their faith, the Buddhists have led a good
secular and religious life, contributing to building the cultural life, and
ensuring social order and safety.
The charity board of the VBS’s provincial chapter
has actively engaged in humanitarian aid and support to the poor, sick people
and social policy beneficiaries, especially during Tet (Lunar New Year)
holidays and other celebrations.
The charity network has grown strongly and
humanitarian aid activities seen their quality and quantity improved.
It is noteworthy that under the "Tet for the
poor” programme, the charity board presents up to 500 million VND (21,373 USD)
each year to the provincial Association for the Support of Handicapped and
Orphans (ASVHO) and the centre for social affairs. The same amount also comes
to Mong ethnic people in Hang Kia-Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district.
The VBS’s Hoa Binh chapter has also played an
active role in national defence, environmental protection, new-style rural area
building a cultural environment in residential areas./.
After three years of implementing the Politburo’s Conclusion No. 01-KL/TW on continuing performing Directive 05-CT/TW on enhancing the learning and studying of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, moral example and lifestyle, Lac Thuy district of Hoa Binh province has discovered many effective models and practices, creating a spillover effect in the local community, helping to develop a clean and strong Party Organisation meeting the requirements in the new situation.
The Hoa Binh Elderly Association and the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs on May 7 held a working session with a visiting delegation from the Japanese Embassy and sponsors of a local project on reducing senior citizens’ income and health vulnerabilities in Vietnam (VIE071).
Seventy years have passed, but the memories of the Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954 have never faded in the mind of veteran Ly Van Ngoan from Dong Tien hamlet, Phu Thanh commune, Lac Thuy district.
Over recent times, in Mai Chau district, there have been many typical examples of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and lifestyle in all aspects of the social life, contributing to successfully implementing the tasks of socio-economic development, and ensuring social welfare and defence and security in the locality.
Officials of Hoa Binh province led by Bui Van Khanh, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, along with others from the provinces also taking part in a programme on promoting Vietnamese localities in the US and Canada, visited and had a working session with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Houston on April 24 (local time). The delegation was welcomed by Hoang Thuy Duong, Consul General of Vietnam in the city, and staff members of the consulate.
Officials of Hoa Binh province joining in a programme on promoting Vietnamese localities in the US and Canada began working sessions in New York on April 22. Other provinces participating in this programme, held by the Department for Local Diplomacy Facilitation under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, include Yen Bai, Ha Nam, Ha Tinh, Thua Thien - Hue, and Gia Lai.
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