A solemn ceremony for the installation of the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha.
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of January 20th, Duc Hau Pagoda held a ceremony to consecrate and enshrine the golden statue of the Buddha Shakyamuni, with the joyful presence of thousands of Buddhists and tourists from within and outside the locality.
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| Thousands of tourists, monks, and Buddhist followers came to attend the ceremony for the installation of the Buddha statue. |
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| The statue of Shakyamuni Buddha was cast over a period of two months, standing 5 meters tall and weighing 10 tons. The statue was brought to the grounds of Duc Hau Pagoda on January 17, 2019, and placed in the highest position. |
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| Earlier, thousands of Buddhists had observed a mindfulness ceremony commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment. |
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| Venerable Thich Dinh Tue, abbot of Phuc Thanh Pagoda and Duc Hau Pagoda, presided over the ceremony in the presence of thousands of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers. |
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| The statue of Shakyamuni Buddha will serve as a place of worship and practice for thousands of Buddhists from within and outside the local area. |
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| At the ceremony, the Venerable Monks and Senior Monks paid homage, welcomed and enshrined the Buddha, and offered thanks to the Triple Gem. |
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| The Buddha statue sits on a lotus throne in a meditative posture, majestic, steadfast, and peaceful. |
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| Buddhists rejoiced on the day of the ceremony to welcome and enshrine the Buddha. |
Ceremony to welcome the seated Buddha statue at Duc Hau Pagoda
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of January 17th, Duc Hau Pagoda held a ceremony to welcome the sacred statue of the Buddha Shakyamuni to be enshrined in the pagoda grounds.
