Vietnam Buddhist Sangha elects Thich Thien Nhon as Chairman

At the 10th National Buddhist Congress for the 2026–2031 term, Venerable Thich Thien Nhon was re-elected as the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. He will also serve as the Head of the Central Sangha Affairs Board.

The Congress also announced the following leadership appointments:

• Thich Tri Quang was honored as the President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. • Thich Bao Nghiem and Thich Hue Thong were elected as Standing Vice Chairmen of the Executive Council. • Thich Duc Thien was appointed Vice Chairman and General Secretary of the Executive Council. • The Council of Proof includes 38 members, with 23 additional elders recently added to the leadership body.

The Executive Council for this term consists of 275 members, including 235 official members and 40 alternate members. Following the election, Venerable Thich Thien Nhon emphasized the responsibility to improve the management of Buddhist activities through unity and harmony from the central to local levels.