{"id":13155,"date":"2025-12-17T04:37:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T21:37:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=13155"},"modified":"2025-12-17T04:57:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T21:57:29","slug":"the-most-venerable-elder-thich-minh-tam-is-honored-a-street-is-named-after-him-next-to-khanh-anh-pagoda-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/the-most-venerable-elder-thich-minh-tam-is-honored-a-street-is-named-after-him-next-to-khanh-anh-pagoda-france\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Venerable Elder Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m is honored a street is named after Him next to Kh\u00e1nh Anh Pagoda \u2013 France"},"content":{"rendered":"

GHPGVNTNAU<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Translated by<\/span> Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE MOST VENERABLE ELDER TH\u00cdCH MINH T\u00c2M IS HONORED<\/span><\/strong>
\nA STREET IS NAMED AFTER HIM NEXT TO KH\u00c1NH ANH PAGODA \u2013 FRANCE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Most Venerable Master Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m and Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9 at C\u1ed5 L\u00e2m Temple in Seattle 2011<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In gratitude and in honor of his profound contributions to the cultural and spiritual life of the local community, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, the city authorities of \u00c9vry-Courcouronnes (French Republic) solemnly named a section of Fran\u00e7ois Mauriac Street, adjacent to the grounds of Kh\u00e1nh Anh Great Temple, \u201cRue du Tr\u00e8s V\u00e9n\u00e9rable Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m\u201d (Street of the Most Venerable Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m<\/span><\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nDuring the reception of the delegation and the witnessing of this meaningful event, the Buddhist representatives included Most Venerable First President Th\u00edch T\u00e1nh Thi\u1ec7t, Most Venerable Second President Th\u00edch Nh\u01b0 \u0110i\u1ec3n, Most Venerable Th\u00edch Qu\u1ea3ng Hi\u1ec1n, Most Venerable Th\u00edch Th\u00f4ng Tr\u00ed, along with Senior Venerable Th\u00edch Qu\u1ea3ng \u0110\u1ea1o, Abbot of Kh\u00e1nh Anh Great Pagoda, and the venerable monks and nuns attending the Winter Retreat at the Pagoda.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe reception was held in the Buddha Hall, in a solemn and cordial atmosphere, reflecting the respect and close relationship between the local authorities and the Vietnamese Buddhist community in France.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe Most Venerable Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m (1940\u20132013) was a highly esteemed figure in Vietnamese Buddhism abroad. He held numerous important positions within the Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation and served as the founding Abbot of Kh\u00e1nh Anh Pagoda in \u00c9vry-Courcouronnes, France. His life of monastic practice and dedicated service was devoted to the propagation of the Dharma, Buddhist education, and the establishment of the foundations of Vietnamese Buddhism throughout Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAfter many years of monastic training and scholarly study of Buddhism in Vietnam, Japan, and France, the Most Venerable has devoted himself tirelessly to Dharma propagation, the training of monks and nuns, and intercultural and interreligious dialogue. In particular, since 1996, he has been the initiator and direct overseer of the construction of Kh\u00e1nh Anh Pagoda in \u00c9vry\u2014the largest Buddhist Pagoda in Europe\u2014which has become a major center for spiritual practice, cultural activities, and Buddhist education for the Vietnamese community and international Buddhists.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBeyond its contributions to religious life, Kh\u00e1nh Anh Pagoda, under the leadership of the Most Venerable Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m, has also served as a bridge for cultural exchange, fostering a spirit of inclusiveness and harmony among different Buddhist traditions, as well as between Buddhism and the wider society of the host country. The pagoda regularly welcomes international delegations and spiritual leaders, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, during his visits to France.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe decision by the \u00c9vry-Courcouronnes authorities to name a street after the Most Venerable Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m, adjacent to Kh\u00e1nh Anh Pagoda, is a distinguished recognition of his tireless and profound contributions to the local community, to the cultural and religious life of France, and to the development of Vietnamese Buddhism abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThis is not only a great honor for the Congregation, the monks and nuns, and the Buddhist followers of Kh\u00e1nh Anh Pagoda, but also a significant milestone, reflecting French society\u2019s respect for the humanistic, peaceful, and wise values that Buddhism brings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAccording to the plan of the \u00c9vry-Courcouronnes city authorities, an official announcement regarding the date of the street-naming ceremony \u201cRue du Tr\u00e8s V\u00e9n\u00e9rable Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m,\u201d adjacent to Kh\u00e1nh Anh Great Pagoda, will soon be made. Images and materials related to the ceremony will be updated and widely published after the event, in order to share the joy and historical significance of this special milestone with the venerable monks and nuns, lay followers, and the broader community of those with wholesome connections, near and far.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBeyond honoring the Most Venerable Th\u00edch Minh T\u00e2m, on this solemn occasion, Senior Venerable Th\u00edch Qu\u1ea3ng \u0110\u1ea1o, Abbot of Kh\u00e1nh Anh Great Pagoda (\u00c9vry, France), was also formally awarded the Medal of Honor by the French National Assembly, in recognition of his practical and tireless contributions to the community during the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nDuring the period when French society was under strict lockdown, even though the pagoda was temporarily closed in accordance with health regulations, Senior Venerable Th\u00edch Qu\u1ea3ng \u0110\u1ea1o did not hesitate to face difficulties and risks, dedicating himself to serving the community in many practical ways: organizing relief efforts, supporting families in dire circumstances, assisting the elderly and the lonely, presiding over and guiding funerals for fellow Vietnamese who passed away during the pandemic, as well as offering compassionate comfort and moral support to those enduring loss and suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe dedication, compassion, and social responsibility of Senior Venerable Th\u00edch Qu\u1ea3ng \u0110\u1ea1o during this unprecedented health crisis have left a profound impression on the community and have beensincerely recognized by the French authorities. The awarding of the Medal of Honor by the French National Assembly to Senior Venerable Th\u00edch Qu\u1ea3ng \u0110\u1ea1o is not only a personal honor but also affirms the positive role of Buddhism in social life, particularly during humanity\u2019s most challenging times.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Namo Amit\u0101bha Buddha<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nVietnamese text: Th\u00edch Nguy\u00ean T\u1ea1ng (as recounted by Venerable Th\u00edch Qu\u1ea3ng \u0110\u1ea1o)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nImages: Th\u00edch Thi\u1ec7n To\u00e0n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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