Displaying 2,000-year-old Buddhist scriptures carved on palm leaves.

On April 26th, the opening ceremony of an exhibition of Buddhist scriptures dating back over 2,000 years took place at Huyen Khong Pagoda (Huong Ho Ward, Huong Tra Town, Thua Thien - Hue Province).

Buddhist scriptures inscribed on palm leaves are over 2,000 years old. Photo: Dien Quang

The Buddhist Tripitaka, inscribed on palm leaves and dating back 2,000 years, is a unique cultural artifact recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This artifact is part of the collection of Mr. Schoeyen, a Norwegian scholar and archaeologist.

This Buddhist scripture was unearthed in a series of caves located between the Pakistan and Afghanistan borders. The palm-leaf scripture is an invaluable treasure of Buddhist culture, recording the teachings of the Buddha from 2,000 years ago.

Buddhist devotees kneel and bow before ancient Buddhist scriptures placed on palm leaves.

The Norwegian government has granted permission to the Thai Buddhist Church to borrow this artifact for exhibition in several countries in Southeast Asia and South Asia.

The Venerable Abbot of Huyen Khong Pagoda contacted the Norwegian government and the Buddhist Association of Thailand, requesting permission to borrow this Buddhist cultural artifact for an exhibition.

The Palm Leaf Exhibition (April 26-27) is considered a cultural event preceding the official opening of the Hue Festival 2016 on April 29. This year's festival lasts until May 4th, with many activities such as street festivals, the Royal Palace Night, international cultural and culinary exchanges, a kite festival, exhibitions and performances of traditional music and art from Vietnam, Japan, France, Russia, Israel, Sri Lanka, and more.

According to Zing