A visit by Nepalese monks from Chusang Monastery
3 June, 2019
Quang Ninh, Vietnam - A delegation of four Monks from Chusang Monastery visited Ba Vang Pagoda as part of their trip to Vietnam. On behalf of the Sangha, Venerable Thich Truc Bao Luc guided the group through the Pagoda. Beforehand, the delegation joined a Sutra chanting section together and paid homage to Buddhas in the Main Hall of the Pagoda.
Chhusang Rinpoche and His disciple chanting sutras in the Main Hall.
Chhusang Rinpoche and His disciple chanting sutras in the Main Hall.
During the visit, the delegation had the chance to listen to the history of Ba Vang Pagoda as well as Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh - the Abbot, who, with contributions of Buddhists throughout the country, has turned an old small wooden Pagoda into the large and picturesque Pagoda that we see today.
Venerable Thich Truc Bao Luc and a Buddhist showing Chhusang Rinpoche the Main Hall.
Chhusang Rinpoche and Venerable Thich Truc Bao Luc taking a photo together in front of the Triple Jewels Altar.
“We are happy and honored to visit this place. Ba Vang Pagoda is such a big place. Thank you very much for the warm welcome. Hopefully, I will get back to Ba Vang Pagoda in the nearest future.”, Chhusang Rinpoche shared with us.
Chhusang Rinpoche sharing with Venerable Thich Truc Bao Luc.
At the end of the visit, representatives of both sides gave each other meaningful presents as souvenirs and symbols of hope for a long-lasting friendship.
Venerable Thich Truc Bao Luc presenting a gift to Chhusang Rinpoche as a souvenir for the visit.
The delegation taking a photo with Venerable and Buddhists at the Pagoda.
Photos by Tuan Le, Department of Culture, Information and Communication.
