The Supreme Patriarch of Myanmar visited Vietnam during Buddha's birthday in 2024

Recently, at the Central headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, 73 Quan Su, Hanoi, Supreme Patriarch Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa and the Myanmar Sangha visited and congratulated the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha on the occasion of Buddha's birthday PL.2568 - DL. 2024.

In his eighth term, from March 9, 2024, Mr. Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa was elected Supreme Patriarch of the Myanmar Buddhist Sangha. This is the highest position of the Myanmar Buddhist Church recognized by the State.

The print of the painting "Lien Hoa Tinh Canh" signed by artist Kim Duc was chosen to be given to the Supreme Patriarch of Myanmar.

This visit to Vietnam has an important meaning, contributing to strengthening friendly relations, demonstrating the harmonious connection and mutual support of Buddhism in the two countries in particular and the two countries in general. Although culturally different, both countries have common beliefs about Buddhism and wish to spread the good meaning of Buddhism to everyone.

At the meeting, representatives of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (GHPGVN) included: Elder Venerable Thich Thanh Dung - Deputy Dharma Master of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu - Standing Vice Chairman of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Thuong Thich Duc Thien - Vice President and General Secretary of the Executive Council of the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha and Venerable Monks in the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha.

Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu sent his thanks to Supreme Patriarch Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa for visiting the Venerable Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam on the occasion of Buddha's birthday, and expressed his joy and congratulations to the Supreme Patriarch who had just been elevated to the noble position. best.

On behalf of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Venerable Thich Duc Thien sent wishes of good health and perfect Buddhist career to the Supreme Patriarch.

The Venerable also introduced Vietnamese Buddhism. With its long history, the country now has more than 60,000 monks and nuns, 20,000 temples, 4 Buddhist universities and other Buddhist secondary schools. . The Venerable hopes that in the future, the Buddhism of the two countries will become increasingly close and develop bilateral friendship.

Before the solemn welcome of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Supreme Patriarch of Myanmar shared the cultural beauty of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar. The Supreme Patriarch sent his thanks to all levels of leadership, the Central Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and wished the Board of Directors and the Venerable Venerables present good health, the fulfillment of Buddha's work and the development of Buddhist Dharma more and more strongly.

After the ceremony, Buddhist representatives of the two countries presented meaningful souvenirs in a warm atmosphere of Dharma love. Together with representatives of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Supreme Patriarch Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa and the Sangha participated in paying respects to the Buddha and performing the Buddha bathing ceremony at the main hall of the Three Jewels of Quan Su Pagoda.

Previously, on May 15, the delegation of the Supreme Patriarch of Myanmar Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa, the seventh Tripitaka Sayadaw Silakkhandha Bhivamsa - a person who is thoroughly familiar with the Buddha's Tripitaka, Venerable Thich Thien Ngoc - member of the Hoang Hoa Committee Overseas teachings of the Central Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Abbot of Dai Phuoc Pagoda in Myanmar, Dharma Master, head of the organizing committee, and the Sangha visited and attended the Great Buddha's Birthday Ceremony in Phu Tho province.

From 1979 to present, the Supreme Patriarch has been the abbot of Min Kyaung Pagoda, Thanlyin District, Yangon, one of the most famous pagodas in Myanmar.

The Supreme Patriarch directly teaches Buddhist Dharma classes from elementary, intermediate, advanced to teacher training classes (Dhammācariya) for novice monks and monks.

Supreme Patriarch Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa is considered a man who is eager to learn, participates in teaching and compiles many valuable books, and contributes to the construction of religious works such as pagodas, towers, monasteries, etc.

Supreme Patriarch Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa has traveled to countries to preach and attend important events of Buddhism, attending conferences, seminars and meetings... in an effort to preserve, maintain and promote the practice of Buddhism. spread Buddha's teachings both at home and abroad.

Recognizing those contributions, Supreme Patriarch Sayadaw Sandimar Bhivamsa was awarded many noble titles from Myanmar, India, Thailand...

Buddhism is the main religion with a long tradition, playing an important role in the cultural history of Myanmar. Currently, more than 92% of Myanmar people believe in this national religion with about 500,000 monks and nuns, more than a million temples and many world-famous Buddhist establishments.