In December Jianhu Shifu visited southern Vietnam and learned that Vietnamese Buddhism has been deeply influenced by Chinese Mahayana Buddhism and Southeast Asian Buddhism, resulting in a unique, blended style. Many temple architectures combine Chinese and Vietnamese characteristics, and Buddhist practice incorporates elements from both Mahayana and Theravada traditions. Although government regulations on religious activities have imposed limitations on the development of Buddhism, Vietnam’s rich history, culture, and Buddhism are worthy of further in-depth exploration.