Written by a member of the Communist Part of 36 years, who directly witnessed the event of the eviction of Bat Nha Monastics during his visit on that day.
Thursday, October 08, 2009 Source: http://bauxitevietnam.info/c/12705.html
By Nguyễn Đắc Xuân
From June to September 2009, the official and unofficial websites gave a lot of information, photos and [...]
Violent Acts In Bat Nha Monastery, Please Explain to Me
Vietnam: Sharp Backsliding on Religious Freedom
18 Oct. ‘09
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH report: Harsh Crackdown on Followers of Buddhist Peace Activist Thich Nhat Hanh
Bat Nha Monastics sit still in refuge at Phuoc Hue Pagoda – 05/10/09
“Once again Vietnam has clamped down on a peaceful religious group – even one that was initially welcomed by the government. The government views many [...]
Bat Nha Crisis: TIMELINE
2005
February – Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh returned to Vietnam with the government’s blessing, aged 80 after 39 years of exile. He had been banned from returning to Vietnam in 1966 after visiting the U.S. and Europe on a peace mission to call for an end the Vietnam war.
Old Report from A University Dean May Shed Light on Bat Nha Situation
Although this report is quite outdated, Dean Boden’s observations may bring some understanding to our situation. We pray that there are some government officials of the new generation who are working covertly to change the government’s approach to religious and human rights.
Letter from Sister Chan Khong of 9 July 2009
Plum Village 12 July, 2009
Dear Honorable Minister of the Public Security Ministry:
(We respectfully request Mr. Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to forward this letter.)
We were very grateful that Mr. Minister has compassionately listened to the voice of the people and helped them. Indeed, thanks to Mr. Minister’s directives, Security Police stopped a violent [...]
A Short History of the Events at Prajna Monastery
LETTER TO THE OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM
Plum Village, June 26, 2009
by Sister True Emptiness
To the respected Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
To all of you who love and support the 400 monastics of Prajna Monastery,
(These young monks and nuns are between the ages of sixteen to thirty-five years old, [...]
Letter from Sister Chan Khong of 7 July 2009
Plum Village 7 July 2009
Honorable Minister of the Public Security Ministry
Respectfully request Mr. Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to forward
We were very grateful that Mr. Minister has compassionately listened to the voice of the people and helped them. Indeed, thanks to Mr. Minister’s directives, Security Police stopped a violent group wanting to climb [...]
Letter from Sister Chan Khong of 3 July 2009
Plum Village 3 July, 2009
An Appeal for Help and Relief
To Mr. Minister of the Public Security Ministry of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
To Mr. Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
To Distinguished Members of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Government who have directly or indirectly helped and supported 400 Vietnamese monks and nuns practicing Plum Village Dharma [...]
Letter from Sister Chan Khong of 2 July 2009
Plum Village 2 July, 2009
Dear Honorable Minister of the Foreign Affairs Ministry,
Dear Honorable Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
Dear Resected Vietnamese Governmental Leaders who have directly or indirectly helped and supported 400 Vietnamese monks and nuns practicing Plum Village Dharma teaching at Bat Nha Monastery
Respected Gentlemen:
Today is July 2, 2009. It is the 5th day without [...]