Vietnamese Buddhist monks, nuns and followers gathered at Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital city of Vientiane on May 29 to mark the 2,562nd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.
A ceremony was held at Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital city of Vientiane on May 29 to mark the 2,562nd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. (Source: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese Buddhist monks, nuns and followers gathered at Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital city of Vientiane on May 29 to mark the 2,562nd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.
Addressing the ceremony, Most Venerable Thich Minh Quang, head of the Phat Tich Pagoda, conveyed the message of Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue on the occasion of Lord Buddha’s birthday.
The Supreme Patriarch called on all Vietnamese Buddhists to make unceasing efforts to help Buddhism continue playing an important role in the great national unity bloc and the process of national development and protection.
At the ceremony, the Buddhist dignitaries, monks and nuns conducted traditional rituals to pray for peace and happiness.
The same day, a similar event was held at Budhha Vihara Pagoda in Delhi, India, during which Buddhist followers heard the messages of Supreme Patriarch Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue and Chairman of the VBS’s Executive Council Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon.
The Buddhist followers conducted traditional rituals and expressed their solidarity with and love for the homeland.
An event was held at Budhha Vihara Pagoda in Delhi, India on May 29 to mark the 2,562nd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha .( Source: VNA)
On May 27 night, the Association of Vietnamese Buddhists in the Czech Republic also held an event to celebrate the Lord Buddha’s birthday, with the participation of 500 Buddhist followers from many cities and provinces of the country.
Established in 2007, the association has 13 branches with 3,000 core members. Buddhist monks, nuns and followers contributed to building five pagodas and eight worshipping places in the country.-VNA
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Tran Thanh Man has congratulated Buddhists in the southern provinces of Soc Trang and Dong Nai on Lord Buddha’s 2,562nd birth anniversary (15th day of the fourth lunar month, or May 29 this year).
A delegation led by Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Ngo Sach Thuc visited and extended greetings to Buddhist dignitaries and followers in Ho Chi Minh City on May 27 on the occasion of Lord Buddha’s 2562nd birthday.
The Ho Chi Minh City Buddhist Sangha held a music gala named “Lua thieng bat diet” (Eternal sacred fire) on May 27 as part of the activities to celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2,562nd birthday.
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee held a grand ceremony in Hanoi on May 29 (the 15th day of the fourth lunar month) to mark the 2562nd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.
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A ceremony was held at Phat Tich Pagoda in the Lao capital city of Vientiane on May 29 to mark the 2,562nd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. (Source: VNA) 
An event was held at Budhha Vihara Pagoda in Delhi, India on May 29 to mark the 2,562nd birth anniversary of Lord Buddha
