On the morning of May 31st, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Association organized the Great Buddha's Birthday Celebration (Buddhist calendar 2570 - Gregorian calendar 2026) at Quan Su Pagoda ( Hanoi ).
At the ceremony, Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, read the message from the Great Venerable Thich Tri Quang - the Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha - addressed to monks, nuns, and Buddhists in Vietnam and abroad on the occasion of the Great Buddha's Birthday Celebration, Buddhist Calendar 2570 - Gregorian Calendar 2026.
The message from the Venerable Thich Tri Quang clearly states that in 2026, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will celebrate its 45th anniversary (November 7, 1981 - November 7, 2026), organize provincial and city-level Buddhist delegate congresses for the 2026-2031 term, and look forward to the 10th National Buddhist Delegate Congress, which will be held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City.
Each Venerable monk, nun, and lay Buddhist member of the Church continues to dedicate themselves to service in mindfulness and peace, contributing to the dignity of the Church and promoting the fine national traditions of Vietnamese Buddhism.
During this sacred festival, may every Buddhist be even more enthusiastic in applying the Buddha's teachings, and together light the lamp of compassion, so that this light may spread, warm everyone, and make life better.
Attending and speaking at the ceremony, on behalf of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front , Vice Chairman Nguyen Phi Long respectfully extended his best wishes to the Venerable Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, lay people, and Buddhist followers, wishing them a peaceful, united, and fraternal Vesak season.
According to Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Nguyen Phi Long, under the wise leadership of the Party, the decisive management of the Government, the support of the National Assembly, and the active participation of all strata of the people, including the active contributions of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha at all levels, monks, nuns, and Buddhists in Vietnam and abroad, the country has achieved many great accomplishments in various fields: socio-economic development, national defense and security are maintained, social welfare is ensured, people's lives are improved, and the country's position and prestige in the international arena are enhanced.
Contributing to the overall achievements of the nation, Vietnamese Buddhism has always upheld the spirit of "protecting the nation and ensuring the well-being of the people," with the Dharma accompanying the nation, actively building and developing the country, and strengthening the great national unity.
Acknowledging and commending the significant contributions of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and Buddhist followers to the overall achievements of the country, Mr. Nguyen Phi Long affirmed that the Vietnam Fatherland Front hopes and believes that the Venerable members of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will continue to uphold the patriotic tradition and the spirit of active engagement with the motto "Buddhism - Nation - Socialism," and continue to encourage monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers to live "a good life and a beautiful faith," accompanying the nation and contributing even more to the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland in the new era.
Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Nguyen Phi Long, expressed his hope that the Buddhist Church would continue to play a role in people-to-people diplomacy and international Buddhist exchanges, contributing to promoting the image of Vietnam and its people as peace-loving, compassionate, and rich in cultural traditions to Buddhist communities in other countries and international friends.
Earlier, on the evening of May 30th, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Association organized a procession of Buddha's relics through the central streets of Hanoi: starting from Quan Su Pagoda, passing through Quan Su, Ly Thuong Kiet, Hang Bai, Dinh Tien Hoang, Le Thai To, Ba Trieu, and Hai Ba Trung streets before returning to Quan Su Pagoda.
The procession is also seen as an opportunity for Buddhists and the people to pay homage to the Buddha's relics with reverence, and to offer prayers for national prosperity, social peace, and the well-being of the people.
Also on the morning of May 31st, the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Hue City solemnly organized the Great Buddha's Birthday Celebration (Buddhist Calendar 2570) at the main ceremonial platform set up at Tu Dam Ancestral Temple, Thuan Hoa Ward. The grand ceremony attracted a large number of venerable monks and nuns, Buddhists, and local people and tourists in a respectful and peaceful atmosphere.
At the beginning of the ceremony, Venerable Thich Khe Chon, of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Hue City, read the Buddha's Birthday Message for the year 2570 of the Buddhist calendar from the Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Association.
Next, Venerable Thich Hue Phuoc, Standing Member of the Executive Council and Deputy Head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association in Hue City, read the Buddha's Birthday Address for the year 2570 of the Buddhist calendar, delivered by the Venerable Chairman of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Association.
Amidst the solemn sound of the Buddhist bells and drums, the Venerable Abbot offered incense and performed the traditional Buddhist rituals. Monks, nuns, and lay Buddhists chanted the Buddha's Birthday prayer, made the Four Great Vows, and dedicated their prayers for national prosperity, world peace, and the well-being of all sentient beings.
The grand ceremony concluded with a thank-you speech from the Organizing Committee, read by Venerable Thich Quang Tu, Chief Secretary of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Association of Hue City, marking the successful completion of the Buddha's Birthday celebration in the ancient capital, Buddhist calendar 2570.
Earlier, on the afternoon of May 30th, within the framework of the Buddha's Birthday celebration, two important rituals bearing the strong cultural and spiritual imprint of this heritage land – the bathing of the Buddha and the procession of the Buddha – were solemnly held, attracting thousands of monks, nuns, Buddhists, and a large number of locals and tourists.
The Buddha bathing ceremony is held in front of the main hall of the Dieu De National Temple on the banks of the Dong Ba River. This ritual not only reenacts the Buddha's birth but also serves as a reminder for everyone to cleanse themselves of worries and strive for a virtuous and pure life.
Following the ritual of bathing the Buddha, a solemn procession escorted the statue of the newborn Buddha from Dieu De National Temple. The Buddha statue was placed on a flower-decorated float to begin its journey on foot to Tu Dam Ancestral Temple.
The procession moved through many central streets of the city, covering a distance of more than 3 km. The Buddha Procession is one of the typical rituals of the Buddha's birthday season in Hue, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the traditional cultural and religious values of the ancient capital.
The annual Vesak celebration in Hue takes place from the 1st to the 15th day of the 4th lunar month, featuring many unique cultural and spiritual activities such as lighting seven pink lotus flowers on the Perfume River, flower float parades, the bathing of the Buddha statue ceremony, the Buddha procession, and charitable programs aimed at the community.
These activities not only meet the religious needs of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers but also contribute to promoting the image of Hue - a heritage city, a city of unique culture and spirituality of Vietnam.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/dai-le-phat-dan-neu-cao-tinh-than-dao-phap-dong-hanh-cung-dan-toc-post1113662.vnp
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