Many pagodas in the province solemnly held the Buddha's Enlightenment Ceremony.

Solemn Buddha Enlightenment Ceremony at Lam Son Pagoda (Quynh Luu).

Going back in history, more than 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha in India, after 6 years of ascetic practice and 49 days and nights of meditation under the Bodhi tree, attained enlightenment and became Buddha Shakyamuni. The 8th day of the 12th lunar month has become the Buddha's Enlightenment Day.

Venerable Thich Dinh Tue (Duc Hau Pagoda) performed a spiritual ritual, reciting incense to Buddha, remembering and expressing gratitude for Buddha's immeasurable merits.

Every year on this day, Buddhists all over the world joyfully celebrate. Thanks to the Buddha's attainment of enlightenment, Buddhism was born and has continuously spread throughout the world, bringing the spirit of compassion, joy, equanimity, and love to everyone.

Today, Buddhism is one of the major religions in the world. The noble teachings of Buddha have become the way of life and belief of many monks, nuns, and Buddhists, leading everyone to walk in joy and steadfastness.

With elaborate and thoughtful preparations, the Buddha's Enlightenment Ceremony at Pho Mon Pagoda, Duc Hau Pagoda (Vinh City), Lam Son Pagoda (Quynh Luu)... took place solemnly to honor the event of Buddha's attainment of supreme enlightenment, expressing respect and gratitude to Buddha.

Candle lighting ceremony.

At the ceremony, the monks performed spiritual rituals, recited incense to Buddha, remembered and expressed gratitude for the Buddha's immeasurable merits, and vowed to engrave in their minds the spirit of practice and apply the Buddha's teachings on the path to enlightenment.

Along with the chanting of the Buddha's Enlightenment Day, in a cozy atmosphere, the monks shared Dharma talks about the Buddha's Enlightenment Day, Buddhist teachings, the spread of Buddhism in the world, etc. At the end of the ceremonies, many Buddhists offered flowers and made beautiful prayers to the Buddha.

The flickering candles in the night made the ceremony more solemn.

In particular, at this ceremony, there was a magical night of flower lanterns. The flickering candles in the night made the ceremony more solemn and warm. The night of flower lanterns in the Buddha's Enlightenment Ceremony seemed to light up the light of compassion and wisdom in everyone.