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.
Most Venerable Thich Gia Quang noted Vietnam's pride in hosting the 2025 Vesak amidst the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification. He highlighted Buddhism's historical contributions to Vietnam's victory, with the sacrifices of many Buddhist followers.
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.
This year marks the 20th UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, with Vietnam having hosted the event four times. A highlight of the 2025 event is the ceremonial enshrinement of the historical Buddha’s relics, brought from India, symbolising Buddhist harmony and its peaceful message.
Vesak 2025 is expected to strengthen exchanges and friendship between the Vietnamese people and international friends, and affirm Vietnam’s position and responsibility to the UN and the international community.
The 20th UN Day of Vesak Celebrations will enhance the role of Vietnamese Buddhism in international integration while introducing Vietnam's people, culture, history, and Buddhist traditions to international delegates. Besides, it will help develop spiritual tourism potential, contributing to Vietnam's comprehensive cooperation with countries worldwide.
The Vietnamese Government has agreed in principle with the key content proposed by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha for the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025’s overall scenario.
The Tam Chuc Pagoda complex draws pilgrims and tourists who come to contemplate the unique architecture, enjoy the spectacular landscape and learn more about Buddhism.
Delegates to the ongoing 10th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) highlighted the significance of communications work to unite people from all walks of life, thus strengthening the great national solidarity.
In the 2019-2024 term, followers of various religions, along with their compatriots across the country, have highly promoted the spirit of patriotism and mutual support, stood side by side with the nation to overcome all difficulties and challenges, and actively implemented all action programmes of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to create internal strengths and breakthrough motivations for the protection, building, and development of the nation.
The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Vietnam is expected to attract around 2,000 participants, including 1,000 international delegates from 80 countries.
A grand requiem for dead victims of traffic accidents is scheduled to be held at Tu Dam Pagoda in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien - Hue, on August 30 - 31.
Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers and residents can pay tribute to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who breathed his last on July 19, at pagodas and monasteries on July 25 and 26, the same time when respect-paying and memorial ceremonies are held for the leader.
The number of people registering for organ donation is still very low, so it is necessary to step up the building of the legal corridor on this sensitive issue.
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.
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) held a grand ceremony in Hanoi on May 22, the 15th day of the fourth lunar month, to mark the Lord Buddha’s birthday (Vesak Day).
An art programme will be held at the Hanoi Opera House in August together with social welfare activities in the northern province of Dien Bien in celebration of the Vu Lan festival – a Buddhist tradition and a cultural activity aimed at honouring and showing gratitude to parents and ancestors.
Venerable Thich Thien Ngoc, head of Dai Phuoc (Mahapunnavihara) Pagoda in Myanmar, has been honoured with “Saddhamma Jotikadhaja”, a noble title from the Myanmar Government.
