Don't float plastic lanterns on rivers, says Buddhist Sangha

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has asked followers not to use any plastic in floral lanterns floated on rivers as a form of prayer.

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has received the 2019 Outstanding Inner Peace award for inspiring millions around the world to seek inner peace.

Thich Nhat Hanh has returned to Tu Hieu Pagoda after moving out for two weeks while it was being renovated.

May 28, 2019 | 11:57 am GMT+7

The abbot of a pagoda in northern Vietnam has been suspended for practices "bringing the Sangha into disrepute".

March 27, 2019 | 10:41 am GMT+7