December 28, 2009
Source: The Buddhist Channel/VNS
http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=55,8820,0,0,1,0
The role of Buddhist women in tackling emerging global issues is being discussed during a one-week international conference that opened yesterday in HCM City.
The 11th Sakyadhita International Conference on Buddhist Women has gathered more than 4,000 Buddhist women from 47 countries and territories in the world. The event will also encourage increased participation of Buddhist women in all aspects of life.
Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan attended the conference and read a letter sent by President Nguyen Minh Triet.