Buddha sarira procession to pass through central Hanoi during Vesak
VOV.VN - A procession carrying Buddha sarira will take place in Hanoi at 4 p.m. on May 30 as part of Vesak 2570 celebrations and will pass through several central streets of the capital, allowing monks, nuns, Buddhist followers and residents to pay their respects.
A representative of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha said the procession is among the major spiritual events of this year’s Vesak celebrations.
The event is expected to create a solemn and serene atmosphere in the capital while offering the Buddhist community an occasion to express reverence for the Buddha.
According to the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the procession through central Hanoi is expected to draw large numbers of Buddhist followers and residents.
It will help spread compassion, peace and a compassionate way of life within the community through the sacred spiritual significance of the procession.
The ceremony will provide Buddhist followers and residents with an opportunity to pay respects to the Buddha sarira with sincerity while offering prayers for national peace, social harmony and the well-being of the people.
Alongside events in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City will also host a series of large-scale activities marking Vesak 2570.
At 4 a.m. on May 24 and May 31, Buddhist temples and monasteries across the city will simultaneously ring three rounds of ceremonial bells and drums to commemorate the birth of the Buddha and pray for national peace and prosperity.
Earlier, Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon issued a message to Vietnam Buddhist Sangha chapters nationwide on organizing Vesak 2570 celebrations, highlighting the sacred significance of the Buddha’s birthday and calling for solemn and meaningful activities to promote compassion and wisdom for world peace.
In a Vesak message sent to monks, nuns and Buddhist followers in Vietnam and abroad, Supreme Patriarch Thich Tri Quang of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha said that amid continuing global upheavals and uncertainties, the values of compassion and wisdom taught by the Buddha continue to hold deep significance today, contributing to peace, solidarity and sustainable development.
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