HCM City (VNA) - A delegation of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee led by National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh on October 10 paid tribute to Most Venerable Thich Tri Tinh, Vice Supreme Patriarch of the Patronage Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), who passed away on October 8 at the age of 94 after 74 years of monastic life.
At Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City’s Xuan Hoa ward, Thanh signed the condolence book, hailing the late Most Venerable’s life as a shining example of devotion to both Buddhism and the nation. She extolled his unwavering patriotism, deft leadership in steering the VBS, and tireless efforts to foster unity among Buddhist followers. His contributions to national construction and defence, she noted, was rooted in a spirit of service. He was also lauded as a model citizen whose life-long dedication has kindled inspiration among generations of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers.
Born Lam Dinh Dao in 1932 in what was then Nam Dinh province, now part of Ninh Binh, Thich Tri Tinh was named Vice Supreme Patriarch at the eighth National Buddhist Congress in 2017. A highly respected senior dignitary, he played a central role in uniting the Buddhist community and guiding the VBS under the motto “Buddhism – Nation – Socialism”, while adhering to Party policies and State laws, and joining patriotic emulation movements and community activities.
His contributions earned him the Great National Unity Order and many certificates of merit from ministries, agencies, and local authorities.
The VBS will host a memorial service for the Most Venerable at 5am on October 12, followed by a funeral procession and interment ceremony at Linh Phong Zen Monastery in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City./.
