The award reflects Vietnamese Buddhism’s spirit of engagement, harmony, and development in the modern era, recognising journalistic contributions that highlight the role of Buddhism in contemporary society.
Vietnam has successfully hosted the 2025 UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, drawing Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers from numerous countries. Giang noted that this year’s event coincided with Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of national reunification and forthcoming 80th National Day.
The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak has just concluded in Ho Chi Minh City. The celebration brought together compassion, unity, and cultural understanding. Pilgrims from across Vietnam came to witness sacred relics of the Buddha and the revered monk Thich Quang Duc.
The international conference served as a platform for scholars to share experiences and propose solutions for preserving and promoting the value of Han (Chinese script) -Nom (Vietnamese ideographic script) documents in the modern era.
Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, the Supreme Patriarch of the Patronage Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), wished that all Buddhists around the world will unite and actively join hands with the entire humanity to create a truly peaceful and happy world.
The United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025 will take place from May 6-8 in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “Unity and Inclusivity for Human Dignity: Buddhist Insights for World Peace and Sustainable Development.” The event is expected to welcome around 2,000 delegates from Vietnam and abroad.
As this year’s annual World Buddhist Forum will be held in Kalmykia, and the Kalmyk leadership is eager to invite Vietnamese representatives, Ambassador Dang Minh Khoi emphasised that this will not only provide an excellent opportunity for exchange for Buddhists and scholars but also highlight shared cultural aspects such as traditional martial arts.
The central province of Nghe An is bestowed with beautiful landscapes, imposing mountains, and expansive untouched beaches. The region is also home to many ancient pagodas with impressive architecture, one of which is the Lam Son Pagoda, built entirely from wood.
Statistics of the Ministry of Health show that in the past two years, more than 1,000 organ transplants have been performed each year, the highest in Southeast Asia.
Throughout its more than 2,500 years of existence, Buddhism espouses a specific philosophy on human rights, ensuring these rights for all citizens, and that the life of every creature is equally valuable.
According to the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Buddha’s birthday serves as a chance to recall his noble life and teachings full of compassion and wisdom. It is a practical measure to soothe pain and suffering.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh extended congratulations to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers on Lord Buddha’s birthday (Vesak Day) while visiting Quan Su Pagoda, the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, in Hanoi on May 22.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh extended congratulations to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers on Lord Buddha’s birthday (Vesak Day) while visiting Quan Su Pagoda, the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), in Hanoi on May 22.
An exhibition of antiques founded in Bac Giang and literature works from the Ly-Tran Dynasties (1009-1400) as well as the Buddhism careers of leading monks of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen opened at West Yen Tu spiritual-ecological tourism site in the northern province as part of the Bac Giang Culture-Tourism Week 2024.
Located in Thanh Phong commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province, some 70km south of Hanoi, Phat Quang is a small pagoda more than a hundred years old. It has become a place of practice, preaching and pilgrimage for domestic and foreign tourists in recent years after being rebuilt with unique architecture.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 2 extended congratulations to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns and followers on the occasion of 2567th birthday of Lord Buddha (Vesak day).
State President Vo Van Thuong offered greetings to Buddhist dignitaries and followers on the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, while visiting Hue Nghiem and Minh Dao pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City on May 26.
