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The atmosphere of the Buddha's Birthday celebration (Buddhist calendar 2568) in Nghe An.

Annam• May 22, 2024 16:30

(Baonghean.vn) - In recent days, amidst the joyful atmosphere of Buddhist followers, temples in Nghe An have solemnly organized the grand celebration of Buddha's Birthday, Buddhist calendar 2568.

bna_1..jpg — During this festival, Buddhist followers in various localities throughout the province joined hands to redecorate the temple grounds, hang national flags, Buddhist flags, banners, and slogans, erect ceremonial platforms, and practice cultural performances... contributing to a more vibrant atmosphere for the grand celebration. In the photo: Dai Tue Temple in Nam Anh commune (Nam Dan district) preparing for the 2024 Buddha's Birthday celebration. Photo: Dai Tue Temple

In particular, the Buddha altars in the temples have been meticulously and elaborately decorated by Buddhist followers. The statue of the Buddha's birth is displayed in a solemn space, standing out amidst a multitude of colorful flowers. (In the photo: Buddha altar at Lam Son Temple, Quynh Yen commune, Quynh Luu district). Photo: Lam Son Temple.

Many outdoor altars were beautifully designed by Buddhist followers. In the photo: The altar for the Buddha's Birthday celebration at Pho Mon Pagoda in Nghi Lien commune (Vinh City). Photo: Pho Mon Pagoda

Several temples, such as Chi Linh (Yen Thanh) and Dai Tue (Nam Dan), organized processions of Buddha statues and parades of flower floats along the streets to celebrate Buddha's Birthday. (In the photo: A procession of floats carrying a Buddha statue from Dai Tue Temple. Photo: An Nam)

bna_5..jpg — Depending on the specific conditions of each temple, from the beginning of the fourth lunar month until now (April 15th of the lunar month, the main day of the festival), temples and Buddhist communities in the districts, as well as the Provincial Buddhist Association's Executive Board, have solemnly organized the Buddha's Birthday celebration, Buddhist calendar 2568, attracting a large number of Buddhist followers and people to participate. In the photo: Monks, nuns, and delegates attending the Buddha's Birthday celebration at Co Am Temple. Photo: Le Khuong

The Buddha's Birthday celebration takes place in temples in a solemn and dignified atmosphere with many activities such as chanting prayers for blessings, flag raising, offering flowers to the Three Jewels, and cultural performances... In the photo: Scene of the grand Buddha's Birthday celebration at Dai Tue Temple in Nam Anh commune (Nam Dan district). Photo: Dai Tue Temple

bna_7..jpg — During the ceremonies, monks and nuns read the Buddha's Birthday Message for the year 2568 of the Buddhist calendar from the Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Venerable Thich Tri Quang... The message included the following passage: "Today's world is suffering greatly from natural disasters, epidemics, wars, and conflicts... More than ever, we cherish and strive to practice the precious teachings of the Buddha in building a peaceful, humane, and ethical world." (In the photo: Reading the Buddha's Birthday message at Phuc Lac Pagoda, Nghi Thach commune (Nghi Loc). Photo: Le Khuong)

bna_8..JPG — At the end of the ceremonies, monks, nuns, delegates, and Buddhist followers respectfully performed the traditional ritual of bathing the Buddha, using ladles to pour fragrant water over the statue of the newborn Buddha. This ritual commemorates the Buddha's birth and serves as a reminder for everyone to cleanse their minds and bodies, striving for purity and serenity. Photo: An Nam

During the grand ceremony, several temples organized lantern festivals, lighting candles to express gratitude for the immeasurable merits of the Buddha. (In the photo: Lantern festival at Phuc My Temple in Yen Son commune, Do Luong district). Photo: Phuc My Temple

At the Lantern Festival at Duc Hau Pagoda in Nghi Duc commune (Vinh City), amidst the sacred atmosphere, candles – symbols of wisdom and compassion – shone brightly alongside seven flowers representing the seven steps of the Buddha's birth, carrying profound meaning. Photo: Huong Sen Buddhist Center

bna_11..jpg — On the occasion of Buddha's Birthday, temples in the province also organized animal release ceremonies, charitable activities, and donated gifts to poor households, families receiving preferential treatment, and poor but studious students... In the photo: The Buddhist community of Do Luong district organized the "Full Moon of April" charity program, distributing gifts and meals at the Social Welfare Center in Giang Son Dong commune (Do Luong). Photo: Phuc My Temple

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The atmosphere of the Buddha's Birthday celebration (Buddhist calendar 2568) in Nghe An.

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