As part of a humanitarian visit to earthquake-affected areas in Myanmar, a delegation from the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has donated $120,000 to support the Sangha, local authorities, and residents in Mandalay province.

At the headquarters of the Mandalay provincial government, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha delegation was led by Venerable Thich Thanh Huan, Secretary of the Executive Council and Deputy Chief of the Central Office of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. Accompanying him were Venerable Thich Quang Tiep and Venerable Thich An Dat, both Deputy Chiefs of the Central Office and members of the Executive Council.

Speaking at the meeting, Venerable Thich Thanh Huan conveyed the deepest condolences from the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha leadership to Myanmar’s monastic community, authorities, and people.

He emphasized that in the spirit of compassion and international Buddhist solidarity, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha closely follows developments in Myanmar and is committed to offering support during difficult times.

Over the past few days, the delegation visited temples damaged by the disaster, met with monks, and engaged with local residents. These encounters highlighted not only the material loss but also the emotional toll on a country with such a profound Buddhist heritage.

During the meeting, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha delegation presented $100,000 to the Sangha and the Mandalay provincial government to assist with disaster recovery and reconstruction. An additional $20,000 was directly distributed to monks and laypeople in affected temples and communities.

Receiving the donation, Mr. U Wue Zin Htun, Director of Mandalay Provincial Police, expressed deep gratitude for the compassion extended by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. He emphasized that the gesture not only provides financial relief but also offers meaningful moral support to the people of Myanmar.

He also affirmed that the act symbolizes the enduring friendship and solidarity between the two ASEAN member nations.

This humanitarian initiative reflects the compassionate spirit of Buddhism and strengthens the bonds between two countries that share deep-rooted Buddhist traditions in Southeast Asia.

Minh Nghia