Thirty-five journalistic works on Buddhism were honored on Tuesday at a ceremony in Hanoi as part of Vietnam’s National Press Award on Buddhism, recognizing reporting across print, online, broadcast, and photojournalism.

The award ceremony recognized 104 journalists, including 15 individual award winners and 21 groups comprising 89 recipients. Organizers said the awards reflected the increasing attention given by Vietnamese media to Buddhist life, religious culture, and Buddhism’s social contributions.

The vice president of the Executive Council and head of the Information and Communications Department of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha Central Committee, Venerable Thich Gia Quang, said the organizing committee received 948 valid entries across a range of journalistic formats. These included 669 print and online newspaper articles, 135 radio and television products, and 144 photojournalism entries.

“What is particularly noteworthy is not only the number of submissions but also the quality and intellectual depth demonstrated by many of this year’s entries,” he said. (Vietnam News)

Ven. Thich Gia Quang said many of the submitted works showed sustained attention to Buddhist activities and broader social concerns: “Numerous articles, reports, and thematic series reflected serious investment and meticulous preparation, vividly portraying Buddhist life as well as social issues through a lens of humanity, mindfulness and a strong spirit of service.” (Vietnam News)

According to organizers, a number of media organizations submitted carefully researched series of articles, developed systematically and presented with strong editorial coherence. The range and quality of submissions, they said, reflected a serious commitment by media outlets to Buddhist communications and information dissemination.

The recognized works were also praised for going beyond a purely informational function. Organizers said many entries helped shape public awareness, promote religious and humanitarian ethical values rooted in Buddhism, and foster social responsibility amid the rapidly changing environment of modern media.

The awards were presented under the guiding principle of “Good Dharma—Beautiful Life,” a phrase often associated in Vietnam with Buddhist engagement in ethical, cultural, and social development. Organizers said the awards served not only to recognize the dedication and contributions of journalists, but also to reaffirm the role of the press in conveying positive and benevolent messages.

Buddhism has a long history in Vietnam and remains one of the country’s most visible religious traditions. The Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha, founded in 1981, is the state-recognized national Buddhist organization and includes representatives from major Buddhist traditions active in the country. Buddhist institutions in Vietnam are involved in education, charity, cultural preservation, ritual life, and community service.

The National Press Award on Buddhism is part of broader efforts to encourage media coverage of Buddhist values and activities in Vietnamese society. Organizers have emphasized that journalism can serve as a bridge between Buddhist teachings and everyday life, especially when reporting on social ethics, environmental responsibility, education, and care for vulnerable communities.

In remarks reported at the event, Ven. Thich Gia Quang said the award affirmed the close relationship between Buddhism and national life in Vietnam, while encouraging journalists to continue producing work that brings positive value to society.

The 2026 awards come at a time when Buddhist media and religious communications in Asia are increasingly adapting to digital platforms, multimedia storytelling, and changing public expectations. In that context, organizers said the quantity and quality of submissions showed both professional responsibility and keen interest among media outlets in Buddhist-related reporting.

The ceremony concluded with recognition of the winning individuals and groups, including authors whose works were selected from among nearly 1,000 submissions. Organizers said the award would continue to encourage journalists to report truthfully and deeply on Buddhist life and the role of Buddhism in contemporary Vietnamese society.

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