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Expatriate Buddhists respectfully welcome Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh and the monks to South Korea

News & Updates, 21:56 PM, October, 22 2023
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Under the request of expatriate Buddhist groups of Ba Vang Pagoda in South Korea, Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh has been on a visit to this beautiful country to propagate the Dharma.

As dawn broke on October 22, 2023, the expatriate Buddhists of Ba Vang Pagoda in South Korea gathered at Incheon International Airport to wait for the arrival of their respectable Master and the delegation.

Tremendous emotions overflowed when they officially welcomed Thay and the monks in person. They respectfully offered bouquets of fresh flowers to express their gratitude.

Below are some recorded images:

Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from a young boy.

Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from a young boy.

At Incheon International Airport, the Buddhists have meticulously prepared to welcome Thay and the monks.

At Incheon International Airport, the Buddhists have meticulously prepared to welcome Thay and the monks.

There were also lovely children there with their families to welcome Thay and the delegation.

There were also lovely children there with their families to welcome Thay and the delegation.

Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh shared some talks with expatriate Buddhists in South Korea.

Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh shared some talks with expatriate Buddhists in South Korea.

The Buddhists joyfully welcomed Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh to South Korea for preaching the Dharma. For some Buddhists, it is their first in-person meeting with Thay.

The Buddhists joyfully welcomed Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh to South Korea for preaching the Dharma. For some Buddhists, it is their first in-person meeting with Thay.

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