(Baonghean.vn) - On the first day of the Lunar New Year, many people visited pagodas and temples in the city.Vinh to pray for a lucky year.
On the first day of Tet, many people often go to pagodas and temples to pray for a year of peace and happiness. According to many beliefs, this is the day to welcome Maitreya Bodhisattva of Zen monks with the wish that every Buddhist and the people follow the compassionate and forgiving example of Maitreya Buddha, contributing to building an increasingly better life.
According to the customs of Asians in general and Vietnamese people in particular, most people consider the first day of the year - the first day of Tet - a sacred day to pray for all good things and success in life and career.
Some pictures of the first temple festival of the year at Can Linh Pagoda, Diec Pagoda and Hong Son Temple (Vinh City):
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| Can Linh Pagoda sets up an altar to pray for national peace and prosperity; everyone, every household follows the example of Bodhisattva Maitreya for peace and happiness all year round. Photo: Mai Hoa |
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| Many Buddhists come to chant sutras and recite Buddha's name at Can Linh Pagoda. Photo: Mai Hoa |
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| Many people come to Can Linh Pagoda on the first day of the new year, praying for their families to have a happy and successful year. Photo: Mai Hoa |
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| Atmosphere at Hong Son Temple, Vinh City. Photo: Mai Hoa |
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| Many people also come to Diec Pagoda to pray for their families to have a peaceful and happy year. Photo: Mai Hoa |
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| With the Buddha's spirit of compassion and forgiveness, many people come to pagodas and temples to contribute merit, showing their wholehearted desire for goodness. Photo: Mai Hoa |
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