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People go to the temple to worship Buddha and pray for peace after New Year's Eve

Khanh Ly• February 10, 2024 06:19

(Baonghean.vn) - Despite the cold weather, after New Year's Eve, many people in Vinh City and surrounding areas went to Can Linh Pagoda in Cua Nam Ward to pray for luck and peace in the new year.

Can Linh Pagoda, also known as Su Nu Pagoda, is a destination for many people after the ancestral worship ceremony on New Year's Eve. This is a thousand-year-old pagoda, built at the end of the Le Dynasty, next to the Con Moc River in Cua Nam Ward, Vinh City. Photo: Khanh Ly

People of all ages come to Can Linh Pagoda to pray for luck, fortune, and peace on New Year's Eve. Photo: Khanh Ly

There are families who go to the temple together to pray for a new year of good health and luck. Photo: Khanh Ly

Stalls selling incense, flowers, and offerings are still open to serve people's needs. Photo: Khanh Ly

Vietnamese people believe that going to the temple is not simply to pray but also a moment for people to immerse themselves in the spiritual world, leaving behind all the hustle and bustle. Photo: Khanh Ly

On New Year's Eve, the pagoda is brightly lit with altars full of incense and flowers. Photo: Khanh Ly

Each person goes to the pagoda for different purposes, some pray for wealth, fortune, luck; some pray for peace and health. Photo: Khanh Ly

Everyone sends wishes and desires for themselves and their families for a peaceful new year with many good things. Photo: Khanh Ly

Many people believe that going to the temple right after the transition between the old year and the new year will help the family have peace and luck all year round. Photo: Khanh Ly

Life is becoming more modern and civilized, but the cultural beauty of going to the pagoda at the beginning of the year is still preserved by people. Photo: Khanh Ly

Coming to the Buddha's gate, in the midst of a peaceful space, the incense scent spreads and blends with the colors of the flower lights, everyone feels their hearts calm down, more peaceful and lighter. Photo: Khanh Ly

At the main hall, the pagoda holds a ceremony to pray for national peace, people's peace, a beautiful and rich country, bountiful harvests, and people's warmth and happiness. Photo: Khanh Ly

A corner of the temple yard is filled with offerings for people to enjoy after visiting the temple. Photo: Khanh Ly

According to ancient beliefs, asking for blessings on New Year's Eve is to pray for luck and prosperity. Photo: Khanh Ly

According to tradition, Buddhist nun Thich Nu Dieu Nhan - Abbot of Can Linh Pagoda gives out fortune to people on New Year's Eve. Photo: Khanh Ly

The joy of children receiving blessings from the pagoda on New Year's Eve. Photo: Khanh Ly

Before leaving, many people did not forget to contribute some merit to the temple. Photo: Khanh Ly

And buy small bags of salt with lighters for people in difficult circumstances to bring luck, fortune and prosperity for the whole year. Because the ancients believed "buy salt at the beginning of the year, buy lime at the end of the year" or "salt in hand brings full happiness, fortune and longevity". Photo: Khanh Ly

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