An Quang Buddhist Temple 159 Cairnlea Drive, CAIRNLEA, VIC 3023, AUSTRALIA Also rised $6500
Dear Respected Venerables of the Buddhist Sangha,
Dear Fellow Compatriots and Buddhist Devotees,
Following the humanitarian appeal issued by the Most Venerable President of the Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Australia and New Zealand, a week-long fundraising campaign was successfully conducted. Thanks to the extensive media coverage and promotion by Ms. Kim Hoang (Viet TV Australia) and Mr. Xuan Ngoc (SBS Radio), alongside widespread amplification across Facebook and YouTube, the relief programs have concluded with exceptional success.
Summary of Contributions from TemplesTotal Funds Raised: $ 214,015 AUD
Thien Hoa Buddhist Temple Cabramatta, 153 Gladstone St, Cabramatta NSW 2166 , raised $2,465 AUD.
Hoa Nghiem Temple (Melbourne) 442-448Springvale Rd, Springvale South VIC 3172 : $56,600 AUD (Collected during the afternoon event on Sunday, 13 September 2026).
Phuoc Hue Temple (Sydney) 365 Victoria St. Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 : $50,000 AUD (Collected during the morning event on Saturday, 12 September 2026).
Quang Minh Temple, 18 Burke St, Braybrook VIC 3019, held a fundraising buffet at 11:00 AM on Sunday, September 13, 2026, drawing over 2,000 fellow Buddhist community members and raising $99,270 AUD.
Bao An Temple, 15 Allenby Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025, New Zealand, held its event on the same day, Sunday, September 13, 2026, and raised $3,000 AUD.
Nam Hai Pho Da Pagoda, 21 Rue Max Frouin, Nouméa 98800, New Caledonia. Held its event on the same day, Sunday, September 13, 2026, and raised $2,680 AUD.
The Spirit of Boundless CompassionDespite cultural and linguistic differences, and notwithstanding the challenges our overseas Vietnamese community has historically faced due to natural disasters, the Sangha, regional temples, affiliate units, and devotees united in solidarity. Driven by the Buddhist principles of equality and compassion, the community directed its thoughts and resources toward the victims severely impacted by the recent disaster in Nepal.
Every contribution, regardless of size, reflected a profound sense of empathy and shared responsibility toward families experiencing immense grief and loss.
Context of the Natural Disaster in NepalOver the past decade, scientists have recorded a rising frequency of glacial collapses driven by climate change, which has accelerated the melting of permafrost. Consequently, a catastrophic flash flood caused by a glacial lake outburst at the border of Nepal and Tibet has claimed at least 1,399 lives, with more than 5,400 individuals still missing. Among the casualties, an eighth Australian citizen has been confirmed deceased, while 35 other Australians remain unaccounted for.
In response to this tragedy, numerous international humanitarian organisations have mobilised aid. The Australian Government promptly provided 5 million AUD in emergency assistance. Furthermore, the Federal Representative, Mr. Daniel Mulino (Assistant Minister for the Treasury and Minister for Financial Services), attended the Sunday fundraising event at Quang Minh Temple to offer encouragement and show solidarity with the community.
Acknowledgements and Expressions of GratitudeEmbodying the noble traditions of mutual aid and community solidarity, the fundraising buffet exceeded expectations, securing a highly meaningful total of $ 214,015 AUD .
The Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Australia and New Zealand, together with Quang Minh Temple, wish to express our highest gratitude to:
The Venerables of the Buddhist Sangha for their continuous guidance and support.
The Kitchen, Reception, Administration, and Security Committees, alongside the two Buddhist Youth Families, for their tireless voluntary service.
The Honourable Daniel Mulino and all distinguished guests for their valuable presence.
All volunteers and community members who attended and generously contributed.
Ms. Kim Hoang (Viet TV Australia) and Mr. Xuan Ngoc (SBS Radio) for their dedicated media coordination and promotion.
We sincerely wish you and your families continuous peace, steadfast spiritual resolve, and a life filled with health, happiness, and longevity.
Respectfully presented,
Dr Pham Phuc Nhan
