Also attending the Congress were Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam cum Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Lam Dong Province Hồ Văn Mười; and Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam cum Deputy Minister of Public Security Lê Văn Tuyến.

The 1^st Congress of Buddhist Delegates in Lam Dong Province under the theme "Discipline - Innovation - Effectiveness - Efficiency" attracted the participation of nearly 500 delegates representing more than 553,000 Buddhist monks, nuns, and lay followers in the province.

Most Venerable Thích Minh Nhật, Chairman of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha's Executive Committee in Lam Dong Province delivers opening address

Delivering the opening speech at the Congress, Most Venerable Thích Minh Nhật, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in the province affirmed that the congress is an event of profound significance for Buddhist activities in the locality following the consolidation.

Following the merger, the Executive Committee in the province promptly consolidated its organizational structure, unified its management methods, and maintained regular order in Buddhist affairs. The entire province currently has 619 Buddhist establishments and monasteries, over 3,400 monks and nuns, and more than 550,000 lay followers.

One of the prominent highlights of the Buddhist Sangha in the province during the 2021-2026 term was its social welfare and charitable activities. According to the report, total resources mobilized for social welfare and charity during this tenure exceeded 300 billion VND through various programs, such as supporting disadvantaged families, constructing "Great Unity" houses, granting scholarships, assisting with medical examinations and treatment, building community bridges, and providing relief aid to residents affected by natural disasters.

For the 2026-2031 tenure, under the theme "Discipline - Innovation - Effectiveness - Efficiency", the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Lam Dong Province continues to uphold the tradition of "defending the nation and ensuring peace for the people". The provincial Buddhist Sangha will focus on strengthening its organizational apparatus, improving the quality of monastics, and advancing Dharma propagation, guidance for Buddhist followers, social welfare activities, and the preservation and promotion of Buddhist cultural values.

Delegates pose for a group photo with Executive Council in the province for 2026-2031 term

The 1^st Congress of Buddhist Delegates of Lam Dong Province for the 2026-2031 tenure invited 19 Attesting Dignitaries to the Executive Committee of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha in the province; and elected 105 members to the Provincial Executive Committee (including 35 Standing Members, 60 Members, and 10 Alternate Members). Most Venerable Thích Minh Nhật was re-elected as Chairman of the provincial Buddhist Executive Committee.

On this occasion, Permanent Deputy Minister Nguyễn Hoài Anh presented gifts from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to exemplary Buddhist establishments in ethnic minority regions across the province.