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| Implementing the Prime Minister's DirectiveIn the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic, the announcement of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the announcement of the Provincial Buddhist Sangha on the organization of the Buddha's birthday celebration of Buddhist calendar 2565 - solar calendar 2021, pagodas and monasteries in the province organize solemn and respectful Buddha's birthday celebrations according to traditional rituals, without large gatherings. Compared to the Buddha's birthday season last year, this year's celebration, pagodas and Buddhists take more care in decorating the landscape and worship space. In the photo: Buddhists decorate to celebrate Buddha's birthday at Duc Hau pagoda. Photo: DH |
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| Many Buddha's birthday altars in pagodas are elaborately and impressively designed. In the photo: Buddha's birthday altars at Ha pagoda (Nam Dan), Long Hoa pagoda (Hung Nguyen), Vinh Phuc pagoda (Nam Dan)... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Due to the epidemic situation, the Buddha's birthday celebrations at pagodas were all held internally, in a compact manner, without large gatherings. Some Buddhist activities were transferred to online form. The Buddha's birthday celebrations of the provincial Buddhist Sangha and some pagodas were broadcast live on social networks for Buddhists to follow. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Buddhists and tourists coming to the temple to worship and pay homage all strictly follow epidemic prevention measures, such as wearing masks, disinfecting, and keeping distance... Photo: DH |
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| Venerable Thich Tue Minh - Head of the Buddhist Guidance Committee, Provincial Buddhist Sangha shared: Although the ceremony was not organized in a centralized manner, performing simple rituals, it did not reduce the solemnity of showing respect to Buddha and the day honoring his birth. Organizing the Buddha's birthday celebration on Buddhist calendar 2565 according to the instructions of the Church not only ensures solemnity but also contributes to joining hands with the community in preventing the Covid-19 epidemic. In the photo: Buddha's birthday ceremony at Gam Pagoda (Yen Thanh). Photo: Huy Thu |
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| During the Buddha's birthday celebration, the Buddha bathing ritual has become a traditional Buddhist ritual performed solemnly by monks, nuns and Buddhists with a sincere heart. Venerable Thich Dinh Tue - Head of the International Buddhist Committee, Provincial Buddhist Sangha said: Buddha bathing is the ritual of pouring scented water on the statue of the newborn Buddha, in addition to the purpose of commemorating the Buddha's birthday, it also has a profound meaning of eliminating afflictions, leading to human purity. Photo: DH |
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Coming to the pagoda on the occasion of Buddha's birthday, Buddhists from the elderly to children all want to perform the Buddha bathing ritual, scooping fragrant water and pouring it on the Buddha statue themselves. Photo: Huy Thu
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| On this occasion, the Provincial Buddhist Sangha Executive Committee welcomed many delegations of provincial leaders and provincial departments and branches to congratulate on Buddha's birthday. Photo: PGNA |
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| The delegation of the Vinh Diocese Bishop's Office visited and congratulated the Provincial Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, monks and Buddhist followers in the province on the occasion of the 2565th Buddha's Birthday, demonstrating the spirit of religious solidarity in the province with the spirit of all for the happiness of the people. Photo: PGNA |
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| In the joy of the Buddha's birthday, pagodas in the province happily welcomed many delegations of district and commune-level officials to congratulate on the important occasion, and also organized a number of charity activities for families in difficult circumstances. In recent days, the Buddha's birthday celebration of Buddhist calendar 2565 in Nghe An took place in a solemn and dignified atmosphere, ensuring the requirements of disease prevention, leaving joy and unforgettable impressions for Buddhists and the masses. Photo: Huy Thu |
