Sending Buddha's relics to India

On the afternoon of June 2, at Quan The Am Pagoda (Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City), the grand ceremony to send off Buddha's relics back to India took place solemnly, ending the month-long pilgrimage in Vietnam.

Da Nang is the final destination in the journey to invite Buddha's relics - India's national treasure - to Vietnam (from May 2 to June 2, 2025).

According to the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Da Nang City, the event has special significance, demonstrating the close friendship between Vietnam and India, and is also an opportunity for cultural and religious exchange, contributing to deepening the traditional cooperative relationship between the two countries.

The grand ceremony to send the Buddha's relics back to India was attended by many Venerable monks, nuns, and Buddhists. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

Most Venerable Elder, Dr. Thich Thanh Nhieu, Permanent Vice President of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, emphasized that this is an unprecedented spiritual event in the history of modern Vietnamese Buddhism.

On behalf of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Most Venerable Elder respectfully expressed gratitude to the Indian Government for sending the national treasure, the Buddha's relics, to Vietnam as a bridge connecting the spirituality and culture between the two peoples.

The Venerable Elder also expressed his deep gratitude to the leaders of the Vietnamese Government for their direct guidance and diplomatic support, contributing to extending the time of worship, creating conditions for millions of people to receive this rare blessing in life.

Buddha's relics are solemnly enshrined and protected by tempered glass at Quan The Am Pagoda. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

Most Venerable Dr. P. Seewali Thero, General Secretary of the Mahabodhi Society (India) expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and affection that the Government, people and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha had for the delegation.

The convoy carrying Buddha's relics arrives at Da Nang International Airport. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

According to records, the convoy of vehicles moved along the route of Quan The Am Pagoda - Su Van Hanh Street - Le Van Hien - Tien Son Bridge - 2/9 Street - Nguyen Van Linh - Da Nang Airport .

Despite the hot weather, many locals and tourists dressed neatly, clasped their hands in prayer, stood on both sides of the road in a solemn posture waiting for the group to pass.

Previously, from 10:00 a.m. the same day, authorities temporarily stopped welcoming people to worship at Quan The Am Pagoda, to perform important rituals before the time of offering Buddha's relics.

At exactly 4:00 p.m. the same day, the procession carrying Buddha's relics left Da Nang International Airport, bringing Buddha's relics back to India.

XUAN QUYNH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/cung-tien-xa-loi-duc-phat-ve-an-do-post797854.html