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Work begins on Truc Lam Zen monastery in Soc Trang

Construction of a Truc Lam Zen Monastery began in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang on December 24.
Work begins on Truc Lam Zen monastery in Soc Trang ảnh 1At the ground-breaking ceremony.
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Soc Trang (VNA) – Construction of a Truc Lam Zen Monastery beganin the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang on December 24.

Covering an area of 6 hectares in Ward 2, Soc Trang city, the work will cost anestimated over 100 billion VND (4.4 million USD), most of which is raised byBuddhist followers, businesses and charity organisations, both inside andoutside the province.

Main items of the project are expected to be completed in 2019.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ngo Hung stressed that theground-breaking ceremony for the monastery took place on the occasion of 709th anniversary of the Nirvana attainment of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong - founder ofVietnamese Zen Buddhism.

The Truc Lam Zen Monastery is a cultural and spiritual space for Buddhistfollowers, he said, adding that it will be a highlight in the local spiritualtourist attractions that help promote the development of provincial tourism.-VNA
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