Thousands of people braved the rain to welcome Buddha's relics to Phuc Son Pagoda

Despite the heavy rain, many people, including the elderly, still respectfully waited for the Buddha's relics to be enshrined at Phuc Son Pagoda ( Bac Giang ) - Photo: THANH CONG

At Phuc Son Pagoda (Tan Yen, Bac Giang), many people were waiting for the ceremony to welcome the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni - the national treasure of India.

The ceremony of offering Buddha's relics took place with the deep, resounding sound of bells mixed with the chanting of monks and Buddhists from all over.

Venerable Thich Thanh Anh - abbot of Phuc Son Pagoda - said that being able to welcome and worship the relics is a great blessing not only for Buddhists but for all people.

This is an opportunity for everyone to sow good karma, practice spirituality, and move towards the path of goodness and enlightenment.

According to the People's Committee of Bac Giang province, Phuc Son Pagoda is located on Phuong Hoang mountain. According to some recorded documents, this relic was built in 1680 - Le Trung Hung period (16th century), about 350 years old.

In 2021, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha presided over the project to renovate and embellish Phuc Son Pagoda, including items such as the main gate, the main shrine, the ancestral house, the guest house, the monk's house, the lecture hall, the Buddha tower, the four graces house...

Buddha's relics were brought to Phuc Son Pagoda (Bac Giang) to continue their sacred journey in Vietnam - Photo: THANH CONG

After being welcomed to the pagoda, the Buddha's relics were brought to the Tam Bao of Phuc Son pagoda for the ceremony - Photo: THANH CONG

Afterwards, the relics were brought in procession and placed at the 13-storey Phuc Son stupa - where the most unique jade statue of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong in Vietnam is kept - Photo: T. CONG

The jade statue of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong was made from a block of jade originating from the Cassiar Mountains (Canada), then brought to reside at the Phuc Son Pagoda tower - Photo: THANH CONG

According to the announcement of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Buddha's relics will be enshrined at Phuc Son Pagoda on May 23 and 24, opening up opportunities for Buddhists everywhere to come and worship, pray and participate in charity activities organized by the pagoda. To serve Buddhists, Phuc Son Pagoda prepares about 300,000 free meals/day to demonstrate the spirit of sharing and caring in this event - Photo: THANH CONG

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