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People go to temples 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 the New Year's Eve celebrations, many people in Vinh City and surrounding areas came to Can Linh Pagoda in Cua Nam ward to pray for good fortune and peace in the new year.

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

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

Some families go to the temple together to pray for good health and good fortune in the new year. Photo: Khanh Ly

Stalls selling incense, flowers, and offerings remain open to serve the needs of the people. Photo: Khanh Ly

Vietnamese people believe that visiting temples is not simply about praying, but also a moment for people to immerse themselves in a spiritual place, leaving behind the worries and stresses of everyday life. Photo: Khanh Ly

On New Year's Eve, the temple was brightly lit with lamps and altars adorned with incense and flowers. Photo: Khanh Ly

People go to temples for different reasons; some pray for wealth, prosperity, and good fortune; others pray for peace and good health. Photo: Khanh Ly

Everyone expresses their hopes and wishes for a peaceful and prosperous new year for themselves and their families. Photo: Khanh Ly

Many people believe that visiting a temple right after the transition between the old and new year will bring peace and good fortune to the family throughout the year. Photo: Khanh Ly

Life is becoming increasingly modern and civilized, but the beautiful cultural tradition of visiting temples at the beginning of the year is still preserved by the people. Photo: Khanh Ly

At the Buddhist temple, amidst the serene atmosphere, the scent of incense mingling with the colors of the lanterns and flowers, everyone feels their hearts calm down, becoming more peaceful and serene. Photo: Khanh Ly

At the main hall, the temple held a ceremony praying for national peace and prosperity, a beautiful and wealthy country, a bountiful harvest, and the well-being and happiness of the people. Photo: Khanh Ly

A corner of the temple courtyard is filled with offerings for people to partake in after visiting the temple. Photo: Khanh Ly

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

Traditionally, Venerable Nun Thich Nu Dieu Nhan - abbess of Can Linh Pagoda - distributes blessings to the people on New Year's Eve. Photo: Khanh Ly

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

Before leaving, many people did not forget to make a small donation to the temple. Photo: Khanh Ly

And buy small, pretty bags of salt along with lighters for those in need to bring good 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 "Giving salt brings abundant blessings, fortune, and longevity." Photo: Khanh Ly

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People go to temples to worship Buddha and pray for peace after New Year's Eve.

Going to the temple to pray for peace.

after New Year's Eve

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People go to temples to worship Buddha and pray for peace after New Year's Eve.

Going to the temple to pray for peace.

after New Year's Eve

Can Linh Pagoda

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