Wednesday, 11 May 2022

Venerable San Sochea

Mr TAK: Finally, I wish those who are observing a very safe and meaningful Vesak Day. It is an important day to celebrate the birth and teachings of Buddha, and I send my best wishes to all those celebrating. I would like to pay special acknowledgement to Venerable San Sochea at Samana Gottamaram Temple for his Buddhist teaching to our community and to the broader society. He is extremely well respected here and overseas. During lockdown he maintained his teaching via Zoom and provided important connections for those who were isolated and disconnected. He continues to take a lead in various charitable activities, including building schools in rural areas, hospitals, bushfire and flood appeals and the like. Thank you very much for your important service to the community.