After the representative of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha performed the incense offering ceremony, many followers and Buddhists turned to the Buddha's relics to pray for national peace and prosperity, favorable weather, the longevity of Buddhism, and the people's happiness.
Close-up of Buddha's relics.
The relics of the Buddha are kept at the Mūlagandhakuti Vihāra Monastery at Ishipatana Migadaya, Sarnath, India. This is an eternally sacred place for Buddhists, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, marking the beginning of the development of Buddhism in India.
Buddha's relics - India's national treasure - were brought to Vietnam on the occasion of the United Nations Vesak Day 2025.
Opening ceremony of Buddha's relics at Tam Chuc Pagoda.
From May 2 to May 20, the Buddha's relics will be enshrined at Thanh Tam Pagoda, located in the area of the Vietnam Buddhist Academy, Le Minh Xuan campus, Ho Chi Minh City; Ba Den Mountain National Tourist Area, Tay Ninh Province; Quan Su Pagoda, Hanoi and Tam Chuc Pagoda, Ha Nam Province. At around 12 noon on May 20, the Buddha's relics will be escorted back to India.
Organizing a pilgrimage to the Buddha's relics not only shows respect for the Buddha but also contributes to spreading the good values of Buddhism in the community, guiding people towards peace, compassion and wisdom.
At Tam Chuc Pagoda, from noon on May 17, Buddha's relics were brought to Tam The Temple for people to worship during the event days.
Scene of the procession of relics to Tam Chuc Pagoda.
Tens of thousands of people and tourists have come to Tam Chuc Pagoda today to worship the Buddha's relics. According to the representative of Tam Chuc Pagoda, tourists and Buddhists coming to Tam Chuc Pagoda to attend the procession and enshrinement of the Buddha's relics will be able to use free boats and electric cars, and free vegetarian meals.
Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/cung-ruoc-xa-loi-duc-phat-ve-chua-tam-chuc-780145.htm
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