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After more than a week of hospitalization in Nghe An General Friendship Hospital, Patryk and Renata (both Polish citizens) were transferred to Hanoi for further treatment. Previously, they had a traffic accident in the West of Nghe An. With its humanity and friendship motto, the Vietnam – Poland Friendship Association has sent a call to all members of the Association to support people in need. It is noted that many groups and individuals have joined hands and donated. As of May 9, nearly VND 103,000,000 and EUR 70 have been collected to assist the two Polish citizens. Members of the Vietnam – Poland Friendship Association visited two Polish citizens (Photo: Vietnam – Poland Friendship Association). The total amount was presented to Patryk and Renata by Nguyen The Thao, President of the Vietnam – Poland Friendship Association. Together with Thao, representatives of the Association of Gdansk Polytechnic University Alumni visited and presented gifts to the two Polish peopl...

In the vast landscape of Buddhist literature, the figure of Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, stands as a towering beacon of spiritual wisdom and guidance. His presence in the literary traditions of Bhutan and Tibet is as profound as it is diverse, encompassing the realms of history, mythology, philosophy, and folklore. This article embarks on a comparative exploration of Padmasambhava’s depictions in Bhutanese and Tibetan literature, highlighting cultural nuances, shared narratives, and the unique ways each tradition embraces the beloved “Lotus-Born Master.” The chronicles of Padmasambhava are intricately woven into Bhutanese literature, reflecting the guru’s crucial role in establishing Buddhism in Bhutan. He is portrayed as a divine figure who tamed local deities and demons, converting them into protectors of the Dharma. In the ‘Bumthang Chö’, a text of ancient Bhutanese verse, Padmasambhava’s miraculous deeds are narrated with poetic grace, revealing a narrativ...

Vietnam News Today (May 15) notable headlines El Nino to return and impact Vietnam this year Halal industry to boost Vietnam’s links with Muslim countries Second shipment of VinFast VF8 vehicles reaches US port The Travel: Vietnam among most attractive destinations in Asia Vietnamese dong one of most stable currencies in Asia: Experts Vietnam seeks stronger educational cooperation with Northern Ireland Foreign tourist numbers on the rise Bach Dang pile yard added to dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for Yen Tu complex Vietnam actively contributes to strengthening ASEAN solidarity: Indonesian scholar Vietnamese people are bracing themselves for more strong heat waves this year as El Nino is returning. El Nino to return and impact Vietnam this year El Nino is set to return in late May or early June, with the weather pattern likely to last till early 2024, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting of Vietnam. El Nino is the war...