Solemn ceremony of consecration of the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of January 20, Duc Hau Pagoda held a ceremony to consecrate and enshrine the golden statue of Buddha Shakyamuni in the joyful presence of thousands of Buddhists and tourists from within and outside the locality.
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| Thousands of tourists and Buddhist monks and nuns attended the Buddha statue installation ceremony. |
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| The statue of Sakyamuni Buddha was cast within 2 months with a height of 5m and a weight of 10 tons. The statue was welcomed to Duc Hau Pagoda on January 17, 2019 and was honored in the highest position. |
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| Before that, thousands of Buddhists held a ceremony to commemorate Buddha's enlightenment. |
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| Venerable Thich Dinh Tue, abbot of Phuc Thanh Pagoda and Duc Hau Pagoda, presided over the ceremony with the presence of thousands of Buddhist monks and nuns. |
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| The Shakyamuni Buddha statue will be a place of practice for thousands of Buddhists in and outside the locality. |
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| At the ceremony, the Venerable Monks bowed and welcomed the Buddha, offering thanks to the Triple Gem. |
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| The Buddha statue sits on a lotus throne in a meditative posture, majestic, steady and peaceful. |
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| Buddhists rejoice on the day of the Buddha's arrival and enthronement. |
Ceremony to welcome the Buddha statue to Duc Hau Pagoda
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of January 17, Duc Hau Pagoda held a ceremony to welcome the golden statue of Buddha Shakyamuni to the pagoda grounds.
