Death Anniversary of late Buddhist Dieu Nguyet at Minh Chat ashram

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Update: 18/10/2025

Minh Chat ashram in Can Tho held a memorial ritual for late Buddhist Dieu Nguyet who contributed to the construction of this ashram on Oct. 15th, 2025 (Aug. 24th, LC).

Death Anniversary of late Buddhist Dieu Nguyet at Minh Chat ashram

The ceremony was attended by Most Thich Dao Nhu, Vice President of Manager Council, Head of DB in Can Tho City; Most Thich Giac Hoa, Member of Central witnessing Council of Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha (VBS), Witnessing of Buddhism Director Board (BDB) in Can Tho City, Abbot of Tay Canh Pagoda; Most Thich Thien Hue, Alternate member of VBS Central Council, Deputy BDB in Can Tho City, Abbot of Phuoc Long Pagoda; Most Thich Thien Thong, Deputy Director Board (DB) cum Head of VBS Ritual Board of Can Tho City; Most Venerable Thich Minh Thanh - Head of the DB and Head of the VBS's Propagation Board, Can Tho City, Abbot of Buu Lien Pagoda; Senior Thich Duc Toan, Former Deputy of the BDB in Can Tho City, Abbot of Quang Duc Pagoda; Senior Thich Minh Phu, Head DB and Head of the VBS's Control Board, Can Tho City; Senior Thich Chieu Nhon, Head of City Cần Thơ BDB’s Buddhist Guidance Board, Abbot of Quang Minh Pagoda; Junior Thich Thien Hau, Vice Principal of Can Tho City Buddhist Intermediate, Abbot of Giac Thanh Pagoda, Can Tho; Nun Thich Nu Dieu Ngo, Witnessing of Buddhist Nun Division of Can Tho City, Abbot of Quan Am Pagoda; Nun Thich Nu Nhu Tam, Witnessing of Can Tho City’s Buddhist Nun Division, Abbot of Phuoc Long Pagoda and monks of Hoang Phap pagoda.

The ceremony is a recognition of dedication and gratitude to those who have contributed to building the ashram. The Sangha chanted sutras, recited Buddha's name, and single-mindedly prayed that the soul of Buddhist Dieu Nguyet would soon be born in a peaceful realm.

Preaching a dharma talk, Most Thich Thien Hue explained the meaning of the rite to pray for the dead, to offer the four kinds to monks and to make offerings. He explained that praying for the dead has three meanings: compassion power, chanting power and vow power are three important factors to help the soul be liberated. He emphasized: before, during and after practicing these rituals, the participants must keep their body, mouth and mind pure. Only when the three karmas are pure can they help the soul to be reborn in the Western Paradise. He also noted that praying for the dead is not a ritual to worship outside, but it is important for the sincerity and respect of the relatives. Thanks to that sincerity and monks’ prayers, the spirit can be liberated and born into the pure land of Amitabha Buddha.

The monks and officials at Area 5, Cai Khe Ward organized to give 100 gifts to difficult residents in the same afternoon.

Last, the mass went to Hau Giang and Can Tho to have a release rite.