At the event (Source: hcmcpv.org.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – Buddhist followers’engagement in national sustainable development was highlighted at a symposiumin Hanoi on July 28.
In his opening remarks, Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Deputy GeneralSecretary and Chief of the Office of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), saidBuddhism has made significant contributions to national development.
The religion has joined hands in morality and lifestyle education,environmental protection and social welfare, he pointed out.
In a letter sent to the event, VBS Supreme Patriarch Thich Pho Tue recalledBuddhism’s companionship with the country during the past resistance warsagainst France and the US, as well as the present cause of nationalconstruction and defence.
Scholars and researchers at the symposium touched upon such issues as Buddhism’srole and position, its participation in addressing social issues, and thepromotion of Vietnamese Buddhism’s quintessence.
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Thanh pointedout threats to Vietnam’s sustainable development and non-traditional securityrisks, including religious extremism.
Associate Prof. Dr. Hoang Thuc Lan from the Hanoi National University ofEducation said upholding moral and humanitarian values of religions in generaland Buddhism in particular is necessary to deal with negative impact of themarket economy like illegal trading, crime and the degradation in morality.-VNA
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