In Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s municipal chapter held the Vesak ceremony at Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda in a solemn and respectful atmosphere.

The ceremony was attended by Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, supreme patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, along with senior Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, followers and representatives from local authorities, mass organisations and religious groups.

During the ceremony, Most Venerable Vien Minh, deputy head of the Patronage Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, delivered the Vesak message from the Supreme Patriarch, calling on monks, nuns and Buddhists to continue promoting compassion, serving society and applying the Buddha’s teachings in daily life to help build a more peaceful and harmonious society.

Traditional Vesak rituals, including chanting ceremonies and prayers, attracted large numbers of worshippers and visitors.

Meanwhile, in Da Nang, the city chapter of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha held the Vesak celebration at Phap Lam Pagoda in Hai Chau ward in an atmosphere marked by solemnity, harmony and compassion.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Da Nang Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front and local departments, along with Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers.

From early morning, the pagoda grounds were decorated with Buddhist flags, flowers and lanterns to mark the Buddha’s birthday. Hundreds of Buddhists participated in traditional rituals including incense offerings, chanting ceremonies, the Buddha bathing ritual and prayers for national peace and prosperity.

Many attendees expressed joy at taking part in the sacred atmosphere of Vesak while praying for peace, prosperity and continued development for Da Nang and the country.

This year’s Vesak celebrations in Da Nang also featured a wide range of community-oriented activities, including charity gift donations, free vegetarian meals, blood donation drives and volunteer programmes aimed at spreading compassion and solidarity.

Following the main ceremony, Buddhist dignitaries and participants released balloons carrying prayers for peace, harmony and well-being.

Beyond its religious significance, Vesak is also viewed as an important cultural and spiritual event that contributes to strengthening social unity and promoting shared values of compassion, harmony and community responsibility in Vietnam.

NA Chairman extends Vesak greetings to Buddhist leaders in HCM City

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on May 29 visited and extended Vesak greetings to senior leaders of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of Vesak 2026 (Buddhist Calendar 2570).