Ba Vang Pagoda warmly welcomed the Thai Buddhist delegation – Rombodhidharma International Temple
Yesterday, on October 10, 2025, the delegation from Rombodhidharma International Temple, led by Most Venerable Luang Por Phosri Suriya Khemarato – Abbot of Rombodhidharma International Temple, paid a visit to Ba Vang Pagoda during their trip to explore the country and people of Vietnam.
Receiving news of the delegation's visit, Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh—Abbot of Ba Vang Pagoda, along with the monks and lay Buddhists of Ba Vang Pagoda, were delighted to welcome the delegation. Here, the delegation learned more about the history and development of Ba Vang Pagoda under the devotion and guidance of the abbot, watched some welcoming performances by the young Buddhists, and enjoyed traditional Vietnamese dishes.
Following a cordial meeting, Thay and the monks guided the delegation through a tour around the campus for further understanding of the Pagoda as well as the daily activities and Buddhist practices of the Pagoda's fourfold assembly.
Receiving the sincere warmth from Thay and the Sangha of Ba Vang Pagoda, Most Venerable Luang Por Phosri Suriya Khemarato expressed his delight at visiting the Pagoda for the first time and thanked Thay, the Monks, and lay Buddhists of Ba Vang Pagoda for their warm reception.
The visit concluded in an extremely warm atmosphere, demonstrating the spirit of "Buddhism without borders" – despite differences in nation and ethnicity, the bond of the Buddha Dharma always flourishes.
Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh and the monks of Ba Vang Pagoda warmly welcomed the Thai Buddhist delegation – Rombodhidharma International Temple
Most Venerable Luang Por Phosri Suriya Khemarato shared some kind words during the welcoming program at the White House, Ba Vang Pagoda
The distinguished delegation was invited to watch a short video about the Pagoda during this friendly visit
The singers invited guests to try the Vietnamese betel leaves, meticulously wrapped around areca nuts, while singing a Quan ho folk song to welcome them
Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh, on behalf of Ba Vang Pagoda, humbly presented gifts to Most Venerable Luang Por Phosri Suriya Khemarato
Thay and the monks led Most Venerable Luang Por Phosri Suriya Khemarato and the delegation visited the second floor of the Great Lecture Hall, Ba Vang Pagoda
May the Dharma friendship between Vietnamese and Thai Buddhism always be a strong bond
The delegation visited the Main Hall of the Pagoda
May the fourfold assembly of international Buddhism be always in harmony
