Selected adlib remarks of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, the highest representative of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, at the opening ceremony of the “33rd National Buddhist Monks Conference” [Unofficial excerpts and translation]

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[1] (1) Once the secular world deteriorates, the Buddhist and religious worlds crumble (I have always emphasized regarding) the relationship between Buddhism, or religions, or in other words, the secular world and the Buddhist/religious world. They cannot be separated. The connection here is profound. I should recall that in my leadership for nearly four decades,…

Special Audio Message Related to the Situation of COVID-19 at the Pagodas During the Kan Ben Ceremony and the Upcoming Pchum Ben [Unofficial Translation]

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Praying on behalf of both Buddhism sect Samdech Preah Sangkha Reach Samdech Preah Sang Neayouk, Samdech Preah Sang Neayyouk Rong, all respectful venerable Dear compatriots who are Buddhists! It is very unfortunate that today is the 4th day of Kan Ben that we did not celebrate the Kan Ben festival and the upcoming Pchum. The…