Sparkling night of lanterns praying for national peace and prosperity at Gam Pagoda
(Baonghean.vn) - The National Peace and Prosperity Ceremony is to pray for the country to be peaceful and prosperous, and for the people to be safe and happy.
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| On the night of March 17, Gam Pagoda in Xuan Thanh Commune, Yen Thanh District held a flower lantern night to pray for national peace and prosperity; many monks, nuns, Buddhists and local people attended. Attending the ceremony were representatives of the District Party Committee, Yen Thanh District People's Committee, and Venerable Thich Truc Thong Kien - Abbot of Yen Thanh Truc Lam Zen Monastery. In the photo: Scene of the ceremony night. |
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| Monks and delegates carried the flame from the Gam Pagoda main hall to the altar. |
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| Venerable Thich Tue Minh - abbot of Gam Pagoda, presided over the ceremony and clearly stated that the purpose and meaning of the ceremony is to pray for the country to be peaceful and prosperous, and for the people to be safe and happy. |
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| Venerable Thich Truc Thong Kien - Abbot of Truc Lam Yen Thanh Zen Monastery performs the candle lighting ceremony. |
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| The flickering candles express sincere gratitude to the Fatherland, Buddha, and the souls of the heroes and martyrs who died for the homeland, and light up many beautiful wishes for a life full of love. |
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| Children attend the lantern night. |
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| The night of flower lanterns praying for national peace and prosperity is one of the important activities held annually at Gam Pagoda, leaving a deep impression on Buddhists and local people. |
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| The ceremony to pray for national peace and prosperity ended in fulfillment and joy, the lanterns still shimmering throughout the rainy night. |