Phat Tich Pagoda preserves Vietnamese spirit in Vientiane
Located in Xaysettha district, the pagoda is a familiar gathering place for the community, especially during traditional Vietnamese festivals such as Buddha’s Birthday, Vu Lan, and the Lunar New Year.
Overseas Vietnamese in Laos attend a prayer session at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane. (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital of Vientiane has long served as a spiritual home for the Vietnamese community, fostering unity and cultural sharing among them, according to its abbot Venerable Thich Minh Quang.
Located in Xaysettha district, the pagoda is a familiar gathering place for the community, especially during traditional Vietnamese festivals such as Buddha’s Birthday, Vu Lan, and the Lunar New Year.
The Buddhist dignitary noted that for many years, Phat Tich has considered charity work a core mission. It regularly organises support for the poor, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged individuals, regardless of religion, nationality or background.
The compassion of Phat Tich’s followers has reached far beyond the capital. From this pagoda, convoys carrying rice, warm clothing and medicine have made their way to remote and impoverished villages across Laos. And when floods and storms strike their home country, boxes of instant noodles, blankets and jackets are quickly collected and sent back to Vietnam. These relief packages carry not only material aid, but the messages of solidarity, reminding those at home that, no matter how far away, the Vietnamese diaspora remains deeply connected to the fatherland.
Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane (Photo: VNA)
Phat Tich is more than a sacred space in the heart of Vientiane – it is also a “cultural bridge”, offering Vietnamese language classes and cultural education for both young overseas Vietnamese and Lao people. The pagoda has helped foster understanding of national roots, encourage filial piety, and nurture love for the homeland, while reinforcing the deep-rooted friendship between Vietnam and Laos.
Venerable Thich Minh Quang stressed that Phat Tich places great importance on the mother tongue, so future generations can better understand Vietnamese culture and grow more united.
Nguyen Minh Tam, Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos, commended the pagoda for its vital role in sustaining the cultural and spiritual life of the community. He also highlighted its contribution to cultural exchange between the two nations, further enriching their great friendship and special solidarity./.
More than just a spiritual sanctuary, the pagoda plays a vital role in preserving the Vietnamese language and fostering cultural identity among generations of overseas Vietnamese growing up far from their ancestral homeland.
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