Vietnam Buddhist Sangha Issues Guidelines on Online Religious Ceremonies
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has issued guidelines for online religious activities such as chanting, praying, and worshipping. This move comes as online ceremonies have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to establish unified standards.
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