Last updated: 16:22 - December 15, 2007
Party leader lauds Buddhism as patriotic religion http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/news/151207/domestic_pa.htm
Buddhism has always been a patriotic religion, a companion of the nation closely tied to the Vietnamese compatriots and Fatherland and has made marked contributions to the country.
So stated Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh on December 14 while receiving the Standing Committees of the Patronage Council and Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) for the 2007-2012 term, which were honoured at its 6th national congress held in Hanoi from December 13-14. http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/news/151207/domestic_pa.htm