(Baonghean.vn) - On August 28 (July 15th of the lunar calendar) at Can Linh Pagoda (Vinh City), the Vu Lan Ceremony of filial piety took place in a warm and sacred atmosphere. Many Buddhists and people gathered here with hearts of gratitude and respect towards their parents.
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| From 7am, many Buddhists from all over gathered at Can Linh Pagoda to calm their minds during Vu Lan ceremony. |
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| In the Vietnamese concept, Vu Lan is one of the most important full moon days of the year. During Vu Lan season, many people go to pagodas to burn incense, pray to Buddha and pray for luck and peace for their family members. |
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| The abbot of Can Linh pagoda and monks and nuns performed the Vu Lan ceremony solemnly and respectfully. |
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| Buddhists sincerely listened to the Buddha's teachings on the meaning of Vu Lan Festival, reminding each person of the lesson of filial piety to their parents. |
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| Rose offering ceremony - one of the important rituals in Vu Lan Festival; associated with boundless happiness for those who still have their father and mother. |
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| Many Buddhists were moved when roses were pinned to their chests. Red roses were for those who still had parents, pink for those who had lost one parent, and white for those who had lost both parents. |
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| Mr. Tran Cong Thanh (Quy Hop) was moved to tears with happiness when he personally pinned a rose on his daughter's shirt on filial piety day. |
Dinh Nguyet - Thanh Quynh
