Entrepreneur Hoang Kim Khanh and Phan Thi Mai, along with Venerable Thich Giac Dung, at the birthday celebration held at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.
On October 5th, at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (District 12, Ho Chi Minh City), entrepreneur Phan Thi Mai, CEO of Mailisa Beauty System, with the Dharma name Tam Huong, celebrated her birthday in a unique way. Instead of a lavish party, she chose the serene setting of the pagoda to focus on community service. Rather than receiving gifts, she dedicated the entire event to charity, spreading the message “A Birthday to Share – Service Brings Happiness.”
The event was attended by over 100 monks, thousands of Mailisa employees, and numerous friends and family members. Amidst the resonant sound of the temple bells, everyone participated in the recitation of the Medicine Buddha Sutra and listened to a Dharma talk on filial piety delivered by Venerable Thich Giac Dung. The sight of the Mailisa team in blue robes singing Buddhist hymns created a sacred atmosphere, a stark contrast to typical birthday celebrations under the glare of stage lights.
The Tam Huong – Phuc Thien Buddhist family, along with the Mailisa team, pledged to build 16 charity houses worth 1.12 billion VND in various locations: 7 in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City; 3 in Thanh Hoa City; 3 in Vinh, Nghe An; and 3 in Ha Tinh City. Additionally, the Buddhist family supported underprivileged children in these areas, ensuring they have joy and the means to study diligently, with a total value of 220 million VND.
The Mailisa couple donating charity houses in District 12.
Spreading Love on a Birthday
The highlight of the event was the tangible and meaningful charitable activities. Phan Thi Mai donated 16 charity houses to families in need and provided hundreds of millions in scholarships to underprivileged students, supporting their educational journey.
In her heartfelt speech, she shared: “A birthday is not just about oneself; it’s an opportunity to sow seeds of kindness, to share and serve. True happiness lies not in receiving, but in giving and benefiting the community.”
Phan Thi Mai delivering her speech, emphasizing the message “A Birthday to Share – Service Brings Happiness.”
A Consistent Journey of Community Support
This is not the first time the entrepreneur has linked her birthday to charitable activities. Over the years, she and the Mailisa team have consistently supported the community through various humanitarian projects:
– Donated a 999kg Great Bell worth 1 billion VND as a sacred artifact for Tam Bao Pagoda in Ha Tinh.
– Built flood-resistant houses and provided relief after Typhoon No. 10 in Quang Tri, with a budget of 5 billion VND.
– Constructed and donated dozens of charity houses in remote areas.
– Organized hundreds of charity trips to northern mountainous provinces, providing rice, essentials, and cash to ethnic minorities.
– Awarded scholarships to support diligent students from low-income families.
– Visited and supported poor patients in major hospitals, easing the burden on struggling families.
– Launched the “Khanh Mailisa Gratitude Village” project in Cao Bang, including 40 houses worth over 20 billion VND, providing stable housing for the poor.
– Contributed to the “0 VND Kitchen” initiative, valued at over 70 billion VND, offering hundreds of thousands of meals to the disadvantaged.
Entrepreneur Hoang Kim Khanh and Phan Thi Mai presenting gifts and scholarships to underprivileged students.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Khanh Mailisa Community Flood Shelter in Quang Tri.
Phan Thi Mai’s husband and children attending her birthday celebration.
Entrepreneur Phan Thi Mai and the Mailisa team in a solemn moment, concluding the meaningful birthday celebration.
Spreading Love – Sowing Seeds of Kindness
Continuing the spirit of “A Birthday to Share – Service Brings Happiness,” the Mailisa system launched a special customer appreciation program nationwide.
From October 8th to 14th, 2025, all 17 Mailisa branches will offer up to 50% off on products and 20% off on services, along with thousands of special gifts as a token of gratitude to the millions of customers who have supported them over 27 years.
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