Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc praised the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha at its 45th‑anniversary ceremony on 6 November at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City. The article shows how the Sangha’s work touches everyday life.

The VBS has carried out charitable activities, humanitarian assistance and social welfare for disadvantaged people, remote areas, border regions, islands and those affected by natural disasters and epidemics. These actions directly help Vietnamese who face hardship.

During the Covid‑19 pandemic, Buddhist institutions, monks, nuns and followers contributed resources and some monks and nuns joined frontline efforts to protect public health. Their involvement helped keep communities safe and supported daily life during the crisis.

The VBS promotes Buddhist values such as compassion, wisdom, selflessness and altruism, translating them into practical actions that strengthen people’s confidence, resilience and determination. This moral support influences how ordinary citizens cope with challenges.

The VBS has organized United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations in 2008, 2014, 2019 and 2025, enhancing Vietnam’s international standing and cultural image. Overall, its social and health work shows how religion can directly support Vietnamese communities.