Thich Truc Thai Minh
Thich Truc Thai Minh (Thay) is the Abbot of Ba Vang Pagoda.
The Dharma name of Thay is Thich Truc Thai Minh and His real name is Vu Minh Hieu. Thay was born in 1967 in Ngoc Quan village, Lam Thao commune, Luong Tai district, Bac Ninh province, Vietnam.
After graduating from National Economics University, Thay stayed at the university for a job and became a wholehearted lecturer, who devoted Himself to His students. After more than five years of lecturing at the university, Thay moved to the Machine Manufacturing Institute under the Ministry of Industry.
On 10 August 1998, Thay with His five friends actualised Bodhicitta at Dalat Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) Monastery, under the witness of Most Venerable Thich Thanh Tu and Great Monks. After a period of time being a lay Buddhist, Thay managed to leave home, get ordained and become a Buddhist monk under the education of the Most Venerable.

Вдохновляющая история из прошлых жизней Будды (Саса Джатака): Кролик бескорыстной добродетели

The Buddha's teachings in the Filial Piety Sutra: 10 types of mother's kindness

Sri Lankan Ambassadorial Delegation's memorable experiences at Ba Vang Pagoda

Chontae Order’s Social Welfare Foundation (Korea) visits Ba Vang Pagoda—Meaningful moments & stories

Vesak song 2025 | Buddhism brings peace to the world

Vesak song 2025 | Blissful hymn for the Buddha's birth (Upbeat Version)

Vesak 2025 at Ba Vang Pagoda: Inspiring experiences and stories from Buddhists and visitors

Vesak Float Procession 2025 | Vesak at Ba Vang Pagoda, Vietnam – Honoring the Buddha’s Birth

Vesak Celebration 2025 | Float procession honoring the Buddha’s birth in Quang Binh, Vietnam

Message on the Day of Vesak 2025 from the UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Vesak ritual | Honoring the Buddha through the sacred Buddha-Bathing Ceremony

Lumbini, Nepal - The birthplace of Lord Buddha | Buddhist Pilgrimage

Vesak song 2025 | Blissful hymn for the Buddha’s birth

Vesak song 2025 | All beings rejoice in the fourth lunar month to celebrate the Buddha's birthday

Ba Vang Pagoda joins Vietnam Buddhist Sangha & Parami Monastery to aid victims after the earthquake

Mangala Sutta - The great discourse on blessings | Ba Vang Pagoda

500 Titles of Avalokiteshvara: A Solemn Ceremony at Ba Vang Pagoda

AGAINST THE FLOW OF BIRTH AND DEATH

A heartfelt welcome to the delegation of Myanmar Buddhist monks at Ba Vang Pagoda

A heartwarming welcome: Nepali delegation’s memorable visit to Ba Vang Pagoda

Dharma fellowship blossoms: A meaningful visit of Khmer Theravada Buddhist Monks to Ba Vang Pagoda

Compassion that warms innocent hearts

The Buddha was born for the sake of all beings | Buddhist song | Ba Vang Pagoda

Buddhism brings peace to the world | Buddhist song | Ba Vang Pagoda

Celebrating the birthday of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong | Buddhist song | Ba Vang Pagoda

Proud Of Vietnam - Music Video

Paramita Drum and Bell Sounds Echo Throughout Thanh Dang Mountain for Vesak 2024

Vesak 2024: Nights full of colors and emotions at Ba Vang Pagoda

Happy Vesak Day 2024 | Ba Vang Pagoda

"In May, all beings celebrate the Buddha’s Birthday" - Vesak song