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Vietnamese Buddhists in California and New York Manufacture Face Shields for Hospitals in Need

May 12, 2020 Shyamal Sinha BREAKING NEWS, TOP NEWS Comments Off on Vietnamese Buddhists in California and New York Manufacture Face Shields for Hospitals in Need


By  Shyamal Sinha

Ven. Quangtri Thich at work creating headbands at Phat Tue Temple in Riverside, California. From pe.comVen. Quangtri Thich at work creating headbands at Phat Tue Temple in Riverside, California. From pe.comBuddhism in Vietnam is primarily Mahayana, which makes Vietnam unique among the Theravada nations of southeast Asia. Most Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhism is a blend of Chan (Zen) and Pure Land, with some Tien-t’ai influence as well. There is Theravadin Buddhism also, however, especially among the Khmer ethnic minority.

Buddhist monastics and temple volunteers from New York and California have independently organized to produce face Shields   for medical workers in their communities. In New York, Dinh Tran Tuan and 55 fellow Vietnamese Americans from the Thanh Tinh Buddhist Temple in the city of Rochester have produced 5,500 face Shields  for Rochester General and Strong Memorial hospitals. Across the country in Riverside, California, Ven. Quangtri Thich of Phat Tue Temple is working alongside monks and nuns to produce some 600 masks a day for frontline health workers in their area.

The work of both temples reflects efforts carried out by Buddhist organizations, large and small, around the world. As restrictions prevent monks and nuns from carrying out regular meetings with temple members and the public, many have sought ways to put their practices of compassion and generosity into action to help with the fight against COVID-19.

In New York, 48-year-old Dinh said: “When we delivered the face Mask  to the hospitals, they were very appreciative and sent many thank-you notes. That really boosted our morale because we all knew we were lending a helping hand to stop this epidemic, especially in the New York region.” (VOA News)

Temple members helped fund the endeavor by donating more than US$12,000, enabling Dinh and the volunteers to purchase enough supplies to create 8,000 face shields. This allowed them to send many masks to hard-hit area beyond Rochester, including New York City and its suburbs.

Dinh designed the face shield himself, drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a chemical engineer at Xerox Corp. Using clear plastic and foam with an elastic band helps to keep the masks sturdy yet lightweight to improve comfort. Dinh and his team of volunteers also make the masks in a variety of sizes to ensure the best possible fit for healthcare workers.

Dinh Tran Tuan with Dr. Gerry Gacioch at Rochester General Hospital, New York. From voanews.comDinh Tran Tuan with Dr. Gerry Gacioch at Rochester General Hospital, New York. From voanews.com

Nearly 2,000 of the face masks were sent to Rochester General Hospital, where they were received by Gerald Gacioch, the hospital’s chief of cardiology. “Everybody that has seen them loves them,” Gacioch said in a written statement. “We would be delighted to accept as many as your generous community offers. They are GREATLY appreciated.” (VOA News)

Gacioch continued: “He made a prototype and had my staff and me try it out. WAY more comfortable and breathable than our standard face shield. This is vital when doctors and staff may need to wear them for hours at a time. Hearing is also good and we can use a stethoscope with them!” (VOA News)

The ability to help hospitals nearby as well as those far away and in in greater need helped drive the enthusiasm of the volunteers. More temple members offered to help than Dinh could assign to needed jobs.

One volunteer, Phan Thi My, responded immediately to Dinh’s early requests for help. “I read on the internet that doctors and nurses were in dire need of medical supplies, so I was really happy I could help,” she said. (VOA News)

Volunteers at Thanh Tinh Buddhist Temple. From voanews.comVolunteers at Thanh Tinh Buddhist Temple. From voanews.com

In Riverside, monks and nuns have turned the children’s center at Phat Tue Temple into a makeshift factory for face shields of their own. Using simple materials: foam and clear plastic fastened with hot glue and tape, the team is producing some 600 masks a day for frontline medical workers.

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“I saw videos of nurses crying because of not enough personal protective equipment (PPE), and it’s our duty to do something to help,” said Ven. Quangtri Thich. “Buddha taught us to help people and to show them the way to end suffering. Help everyone anyway possible.” (The Press-Enterprise)

Dāna as a formal religious act is directed specifically to a monastic or spiritually-developed person. In Buddhist thought, it has the effect of purifying and transforming the mind of the giver.

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