Còn Học Còn Tent :
Today, I would like to talk about Venerable Thich Quang Duc, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who is remembered around the world for his act of self-immolation on June 11, 1963, in Saigon. He carried out this act to protest the persecution of Buddhists by the government of South Vietnam at that time. Remaining calm and motionless throughout the event, he sought not to promote violence but to call for religious freedom, equality, and compassion. Photographs of his self-immolation shocked the international community and drew global attention to the Buddhist crisis in Vietnam. After his cremation, his heart was found to have remained intact, and many Buddhists revere it as a symbol of compassion, unwavering faith, and selfless sacrifice. Today, Venerable Thich Quang Duc is remembered as an enduring symbol of nonviolence, courage, and devotion in the history of Vietnamese Buddhism.
2026-07-04 05:41:49