Offering the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni to Chuong Pagoda (Hung Yen)

(PLVN) - On the morning of May 28, the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni were escorted to Chuong Pagoda, Hung Yen Province, after 4 days of solemn enshrinement at Truc Lam Yen Tu Palace (Quang Ninh), welcoming Buddhists, people and tourists from all over the provinces to come and worship.

At the ceremony to send off the Buddha's relics to Chuong Pagoda, Hung Yen province, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha performed rituals, chanted sutras, recited Buddha's name and handed over the Buddha's relics to representatives of Hung Yen province's leaders, ensuring absolute safety, demonstrating careful preparation and a high sense of responsibility, contributing to the overall success of this event with profound spiritual meaning.

Mr. Vu Dai Thang - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation and delegates paid their respects to the Buddha's relics.

Previously, to prepare for this special religious event, the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Ninh province closely coordinated with the provincial authorities to implement the decoration and celebration plan; ensure security, order, traffic, health and rescue. Nearly 10,000 volunteers and authorities were mobilized to guide and support Buddhists, people and tourists coming to worship.

Lantern offering ceremony and praying for national peace and prosperity.

All groups of worshippers must comply with the regulations of the Organizing Committee.

People clasped their hands and prayed, reciting sutras along the long road with the support of volunteers, creating a touching scene in the sacred land of Buddha.

After 4 days of solemn enshrinement at Truc Lam Palace, Yen Tu Scenic Area (Quang Ninh), the Buddha's relics have welcomed about 1 million Buddhists, people and tourists from all over the province to worship Buddha. This event is the largest religious activity at Yen Tu Scenic Area, with a special significance to introduce and promote to a large number of Buddhists, people and tourists about the sacred land of Yen Tu. A world cultural and natural heritage is being submitted to UNESCO for recognition.

Security and safety are guaranteed and put first for Buddhists, people and tourists when coming to worship Buddha's relics.

Free meals are carefully prepared to ensure food hygiene and safety.

Within the framework of the event, flower lantern offering ceremonies and prayers for national peace and prosperity took place. Notably, to satisfy the wishes of Buddhists, people and tourists to worship Buddha's relics, in the sacred pilgrimage in Vietnam, up to now, Quang Ninh province is the only locality that opens its doors all night to welcome Buddhists, people and tourists to worship Buddha.

Hoan Duong

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