(HBO) – Statistics show that Hoa Binh province has 54 Buddhist relic sites, mostly ruins. There are only several pagodas that come under the management of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), namely Phat Quang Hoa Binh, Kim Son Lac Hong and Linh Son Phat Tich, whose heads are appointed by the VBS. Meanwhile, the remainders are managed by the local cultural sector, authorities or individuals.
In 2005, with the support of local authorities, the VBS sent Venerable
Thich Duc Nguyen to guide local Buddhists in religious practice. The VBS Hoa
Binh chapter now brings together 23 members who are outstanding dignitaries and
followers. It has consulted all-level authorities about religious management
over the operations of pagodas in line with legal regulations.
According to initial statistics, Hoa Binh counts
more than 25,000 Buddhists, which is showing an increasing trend. Notably, more
Buddhists are young people and intellectuals.
Thousands of people have studied Buddhist
teachings at Phat Quang Hoa Binh, Lac Hong Vien, Linh Son Phat Tich and Vien
pagodas.
With their faith, the Buddhists have led a good
secular and religious life, contributing to building the cultural life, and
ensuring social order and safety.
The charity board of the VBS’s provincial chapter
has actively engaged in humanitarian aid and support to the poor, sick people
and social policy beneficiaries, especially during Tet (Lunar New Year)
holidays and other celebrations.
The charity network has grown strongly and
humanitarian aid activities seen their quality and quantity improved.
It is noteworthy that under the "Tet for the
poor” programme, the charity board presents up to 500 million VND (21,373 USD)
each year to the provincial Association for the Support of Handicapped and
Orphans (ASVHO) and the centre for social affairs. The same amount also comes
to Mong ethnic people in Hang Kia-Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district.
The VBS’s Hoa Binh chapter has also played an
active role in national defence, environmental protection, new-style rural area
building a cultural environment in residential areas./.
The 17th-tenure People’s Council of Hoa Binh province, for the 2021-2026 term, convened its 24th session on January 7, during which Bui Duc Hinh was elected Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee for the tenure.
The Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board recently held a meeting under the chair of Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, to look into some important socio-economic development issues.
During the implementation of the Politburo’s Directive 06-CT/TW, dated November 7, 2006, on organising the movement of "studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example”; Directive 03-CT/TW, dated May 14, 2011, on the continued enhancement of studying and following the late leader’s moral example; Directive 05-CT/TW, dated May 15, 2016 on the promotion of studying and following Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, moral example, and style; and Conclusion 01-KL/TW, dated May 18, 2021, on the continued implementation of Directive 05-CT/TW, it is a fact in Hoa Binh province that all people, from farmers to intellectuals, as well as from senior citizens to the young, any people can study and follow Uncle Ho’s example in a voluntary and natural manner anytime, anywhere, and in everything.
As soon as the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) was founded, to protect and consolidate the revolution’s achievements, under the Party’s leadership, the provisional Government led by President Ho Chi Minh issued a series of decrees to manage and construct the country.
The Party Organisation of Lam Son commune, Luong Son distict has paid much attention to Party building in association with isnpection and supervision, which helps enhance the leadership capacity in fulfilling local political tasks.
The People's Committee of Hoa Binh province has held a conference to review the implementation of its foreign non-governmental aid mobilisation programme in 2024. Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van Chuong attended and delivered a keynote address at the event.
