Millions in Vietnam long to meet Master Minh Tue. Yet his walking pilgrimage continues abroad. In Nepal on February 19, 2026, when disciples expressed their wish for his return, the Master explained why — not because he doesn’t want to go back, but because of a very practical concern about crowd safety.
Buddhist disciple asks: We really hope you return to Vietnam so we can meet and converse with you. (February 19, 2026 – Nepal)
Master Minh Tue answers:
Returning to Vietnam is very good, and the law also supports it without any difficulties. But the thing is, returning there will be very crowded.
In Nepal, people do not pay much attention, but returning to Vietnam means crowds of people running to me like my master here, being that crowded, how can it be beautiful. In Nepal, they are used to festivals with thousands of people coming to the temple just to hang out without causing harm, but in Vietnam, people are not used to that yet, there are not enough conditions yet.
* Master Minh Tue always gives brief and concise answers suitable for the listener in each circumstance. Below is a deeper explanation and analysis so that those who wish to learn can thoroughly grasp the Master’s teachings.
Adoration inadvertently becomes an obstacle to practice
The Master’s answer does not stem from fear of the law or the government (because he affirmed the law is very supportive), but from the extremism of the crowds. The love and respect of Vietnamese people for true practitioners are very precious, but unfortunately, the way it is expressed often comes with curiosity, pushing, and noise.
A monk practicing Dhutanga needs tranquility for meditation and a quiet space to practice. Having thousands of people flocking around, taking videos, and taking photos not only breaks the Master’s practice space but can also cause public disorder and create unnecessary social consequences.
Not enough conditions for a reunion
The Master mentioned a very subtle cultural difference: “In Nepal, they are used to festivals with thousands of people coming to the temple just to hang out without causing harm, but in Vietnam, people are not used to that yet.” The crowd behavior culture in Vietnam when faced with a religious phenomenon often easily escalates to a climax and loses control.
That is the reason the Master says there are “not enough conditions yet”. Sometimes, the most correct way to love a practitioner is not trying to run close to satisfy our curiosity, but to keep a distance so they can peacefully practice. When the public consciousness is quiet enough, when adoration is placed correctly with respect for order, that is when the “conditions are sufficient” for the Master to return.
What do you think needs to happen for Master Minh Tue’s journey to return to Vietnam safely?
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