Ensure conditions for organizing the procession, enshrinement and worship of Buddha's relics at Truc Lam Yen Tu Palace

On the morning of May 23, at Yen Tu scenic relic site, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Department of Ethnic Minorities and Religions, the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Ninh province held a press conference to inform about the event of procession, enshrinement and worship of Buddha's relics at Truc Lam Yen Tu Palace.

Press conference scene.

At the press conference, the representative of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Ninh province said that, together with Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh province, Hanoi city, Ha Nam province and Bac Giang province, Quang Ninh province is honored to be the locality to receive the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni - the national treasure of India to be enshrined and worshiped at Truc Lam Yen Tu Palace from May 25 to May 28, 2025. This is an important and rare event because according to Indian regulations, each country can only receive and enshrine the relics of Buddha once.

According to the plan, the procession and enthronement ceremony of Buddha's relics from Phuc Son Pagoda (Tan Yen District, Bac Giang Province) to Yen Tu scenic relic site (Thuong Yen Cong Commune, Uong Bi City) will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 25, 2025.

Buddha relic worship ceremony at Truc Lam Yen Tu Palace from 7:00 p.m. on May 25 to 12:00 p.m. on May 28.

Prayer ceremony for national peace and prosperity at Hoa Yen Pagoda on May 27.

Thanksgiving ceremony and procession of Buddha's relics to Chuong Pagoda ( Hung Yen province) on May 28.

Most Venerable Thich Thanh Quyet, Vice President of the Central Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Head of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Ninh province, informed at the press conference.

At the press conference, representatives of relevant departments and branches also informed and clarified the concerns of representatives of news agencies and newspapers about the preparation of conditions: Decoration, plans to ensure security and order, traffic safety and order, fire prevention, food safety and hygiene and coordination between forces to ensure the event. Accordingly, the preparation of conditions for the procession, enshrinement and worship of Buddha's relics is being urgently deployed to ensure solemnity and respect, showing gratitude and respect for the Buddha. At the same time, creating opportunities for a large number of monks, nuns, Buddhists and tourists from all over to come to worship and pray for national peace, world peace and happiness for all living beings.

Press representatives exchange information at the press conference.

The event of procession, enshrinement and worship of Buddha's relics at Truc Lam Yen Tu Palace is not only an event of profound spiritual significance, but also contributes to spreading the cultural and spiritual values ​​of Buddhism and the sacred heritage of Yen Tu, the cradle of Truc Lam Zen sect.

Nguyen Thanh

Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/dam-bao-cac-dieu-kien-to-chuc-cung-ruoc-ton-tri-va-chiem-bai-xa-loi-duc-phat-tai-cung-truc-lam-yen-t-3359428.html