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Buddhists solemnly celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2568th birthday in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly held a ritual on May 21 at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi to observe the 2568th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

buddhists solemnly celebrate lord buddha s 2568th birthday in hanoi picture 1 — Hundreds of Buddhists hailing from different localities attend a grand ceremony to commemorate the birth of Lord Buddha at Quan Su pagoda, the headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.

buddhists solemnly celebrate lord buddha s 2568th birthday in hanoi picture 2 — The commemoration is observed on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month every year that falls on May 22 this year.

buddhists solemnly celebrate lord buddha s 2568th birthday in hanoi picture 3 — Thousands of Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers join in a parade of scented flower vehicles and Buddha relics on May 21.

buddhists solemnly celebrate lord buddha s 2568th birthday in hanoi picture 4 — Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, and followers offer incense to Lord Buddha and chant Buddhist scriptures.

buddhists solemnly celebrate lord buddha s 2568th birthday in hanoi picture 5 — People form long lines to take part in the procession praying for a peaceful world.

buddhists solemnly celebrate lord buddha s 2568th birthday in hanoi picture 6 — Many people attend the procession of flower vehicles and Buddha relics through Ly Thuong Kiet, Ba Trieu, and Tran Hung Dao streets.

buddhists solemnly celebrate lord buddha s 2568th birthday in hanoi picture 7 — An incense-offering ceremony to pray for both national peace and prosperity is also held as part of the ritual.

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