Buddhists solemnly celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2569th birthday in Hanoi

Starting from early in the morning, a large number of Buddhists gather at Quan Su Pagoda for the Vesak celebration.

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At the beginning of the ceremony, delegates perform the ritual of saluting the national flag and the Buddhist flag.

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Most Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, standing vice chairman of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, reads the message to celebrate Lord Buddha's birthday anniversary.

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Vesak celebration is recognised by the UN as a world religious and cultural festival for peace. In his message, the UN Secretary-General affirms that the celebration is a valuable opportunity for people to reflect on the teachings of Lord Buddha in helping the global community address urgent challenges

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Delivering a speech at the ceremony, Most Venerable Thich Gia Quang, vice chairman of the VBS’ Executive Council affirms that the UN Day of Vesak 2025 is also a global spiritual and cultural gathering, that upholds the universal values of Buddhist wisdom including compassion, wisdom, and peace for the today’s world.

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The theme of this year's Vesak highlights solidarity and tolerance for human dignity which carries a profound humanistic and contemporary meaning that the Buddhist community is keen to send to the entire world.

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The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha calls on the global Buddhist community to spread the spirit of compassion and wisdom, whilst making practical contributions to the common peace and happiness of all humanity.

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Buddhist followers pray for national prosperity and peace, as well as the well-being of all.

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All Buddhists perform rituals with sincere reverence.

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Delegates perform the traditional Buddha bathing ritual.

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As noon approaches, more and more Buddhists arrive at Quan Su Pagoda, hoping to participate in the Buddha bathing ritual and pray for both peace and good fortune for themselves and their families.

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According to the Organising Committee of the UN Vesak Celebration 2025, the Buddha's sacred Śarīra will be brought to Quan Su Pagoda on May 13 to allow people to pay their respects until the end of May 16

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Buddhists solemnly celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2569th birthday in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly held a grand ceremony at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 12 to observe the 2569th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

Vietnamese Buddhists in Laos celebrate Lord Buddha’s birth anniversary

Buddhists solemnly celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2569th birthday in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly held a grand ceremony at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 12 to observe the 2569th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

Vietnamese Buddhists in Laos celebrate Lord Buddha’s birth anniversary

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