(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of May 18, the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Executive Board of Nghe An Buddhism, in coordination with Song Ngu Son Joint Stock Company, held a prayer ceremony at Dao Ngu Pagoda.
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| Song Ngu Son Joint Stock Company brought monks, nuns and Buddhists to Dao Ngu Pagoda. |
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| Over 500 monks, nuns and Buddhists went to Ngu Island to participate in the prayer ceremony. |
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| Outdoor prayer service on Ngu Island. |
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| Ngu Pagoda is famous for its sacredness, built in the 8th century. The pagoda worships both Buddha and King Sat Hai Hoang Ta Thon - a famous general of the Tran Dynasty with many legends among the people. |
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| Ring the bell to pray for the souls of martyrs at Ngu Pagoda. |
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| The monks presided over the memorial service. |
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| Many monks and nuns participated in praying for the souls of martyrs. |
This activity is part of a series of events of the Buddhist Sangha nationwide to celebrate Buddha's birthday, calling on compatriots, monks, nuns, and Buddhists to pay their respects and commemorate the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives while carrying out the task of protecting the sea and islands, fighting for national independence. This is also an opportunity for Buddhists to pray for national peace and prosperity.
Nguyen Nguyen
