Many pagodas in Nghe An organize Buddha's birthday celebration 2019

On the morning of May 19, Buddhist establishments in the province solemnly held the 2019 Buddha's Birthday celebration - the 2563rd Buddhist year.

Attending Buddha's birthday this year atCo Am Pagoda, Dien Minh Commune, Dien Chau DistrictThere were representatives of district leaders, along with nearly 3,000 Thien Duc monks, nuns, and Buddhists in Dien Chau and neighboring areas.

Leaders of Dien Chau district, along with many Buddhists, attended the Buddha's birthday ceremony at Co Am pagoda. Photo: Vo Ngoc Son

At the ceremony, the monks prayed for national peace, health and happiness for everyone and every family. At the same time, they called on Buddhists to promote the historical tradition of Vietnamese Buddhism, solidarity and harmony; and to be vigilant against disguised activities that exploit Buddhism to harm national and ethnic interests.

During the ceremony, thousands of people respectfully attended Buddha's birthday rituals such as reenacting the bathing ceremony for the Buddha when he was born and releasing balloons at Lumbini Garden to pray for peace.

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*At Chi Linh Pagoda, Xuan Thanh Commune, Yen Thanh DistrictMost Venerable Thich Tue Quang - Member of the Executive Committee of Nghe An Provincial Buddhism read the message of the Supreme Patriarch to the 2019 Vesak Celebration.

The message emphasized the elements of national unity; Buddhists operate in accordance with the Church Charter and State laws for the goal of “National Dharma and Socialism”. This is also an opportunity for monks, nuns, and Buddhists to review the history and great contributions of Vietnamese Buddhism to the nation, homeland, and the message of compassion and goodwill for world peace.

Buddha bathing ceremony at Chi Linh pagoda. Photo: Anh Tuan

Also at the ceremony, the Nghe An Provincial Religious Committee and representatives of Yen Thanh District leaders presented flower baskets and sent congratulations to Buddhist dignitaries and a large number of monks, nuns, and Buddhists. At the same time, they hoped that the Yen Thanh Buddhist Sangha would continue to accompany monks, nuns, and Buddhists to properly implement the Party's guidelines and the State's policies and laws.

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*Tat Dong Tuong pagoda, Quynh Doi commune, Quynh Luu district,DThe Buddha's birthday celebration took place with many rich activities such as: offering Buddha's birthday; carrying the Buddha's birthday ceremony and burning incense; releasing animals, releasing doves and peace balloons. Most special was the Buddha bathing ceremony performed by monks, nuns and Buddhists in a solemn and respectful atmosphere.

The Buddha bathing ritual is performed by monks, nuns and Buddhists in a solemn and respectful atmosphere. Photo: Thanh Toan

This year's Buddha's Birthday celebration at Dong Tuong Pagoda attracted more than 500 Buddhists from neighboring areas to participate. On this occasion, Dong Tuong Pagoda organized the presentation of 10 gifts to disabled children and children in especially difficult circumstances in Quynh Doi commune.