State President welcomes Zen Master

President Nguyễn Minh Triết emphasized that the Zen Master's second trip to the homeland is a great contribution to the whole-people unity. He confirmed that Vietnam supports the Zen Master's visits back the country because these trips are expected to help lift off barriers and strengthen national solidarity and prosperity.

Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh and his entourage declared that, during their second trip, they could clearly feel the country's positive changes. The Zen Master also expressed his happiness to return the homeland for religious activities and contribute to the nation's development.

By Nguyên Hồ