Thousands of people attend Buddha's Birthday celebration at the most beautiful pagoda in Dien Chau district
In a solemn and dignified atmosphere, the 2569th Buddha's Birthday Ceremony took place at Co Am Pagoda, Minh Chau Commune (Dien Chau), attracting thousands of attendees.
Báo Nghệ An•04/05/2025
On May 4, Co Am Pagoda solemnly held the Buddha's Birthday Ceremony with the participation of representatives from provincial departments and agencies, Dien Chau district, Minh Chau commune, along with monks and nuns and a large number of Buddhists inside and outside the province. Photo: Huy Thu The altar to celebrate Buddha's birthday at Co Am pagoda was elaborately designed, filled with national and Buddhist flags. Standing out on the altar was the image of Buddha Shakyamuni sitting on a lotus throne, along with many Buddha statues and fresh flowers. Photo: Huy Thu The temple has been carefully preparing the work for the grand ceremony, from landscape decoration, program content, logistics, rituals, human resources... for many days. Photo: Huy Thu At the ceremony, delegates and Buddhists listened to the monks read the Buddha's birthday speech 2569 by the Elder, Most Venerable, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, as well as share about the birth and development of Buddhism,... Photo: Huy Thu Representatives of the Buddhists of the pagoda were moved to read words of gratitude and thoughts on the occasion of Buddha's birthday, offering flowers to Buddha... Photo: Huy Thu On this occasion, Venerable Thich Tam Thanh - Abbot of Co Am Pagoda awarded Certificates of Merit to Buddhists who achieved high results in the Buddhist doctrine contest organized by Dien Chau District Buddhism. Photo: Huy Thu In a solemn atmosphere, delegates and monks and nuns recited incense to pay homage to Buddha and performed spiritual rituals to celebrate Buddha's birthday. Photo: Huy Thu People perform the traditional Buddha bathing ritual during the Buddha's Birthday, scooping ladles of fragrant water and pouring it on the Buddha statue with many profound meanings, such as cleansing the body and mind, reflecting on oneself... Photo: Huy Thu During this ceremony, Co Am Pagoda cooked and distributed thousands of free vegetarian meals to serve Buddhists who came to the pagoda to attend the ceremony for lunch. Photo: Huy Thu On the occasion of Buddha's birthday 2569, the campus of Co Am pagoda is beautifully decorated, with some unique Buddha's birthday miniature models, making it an interesting place for everyone to take souvenir photos. Photo: Huy Thu Coming to Co Am Pagoda to attend the Buddha's Birthday, Buddhists not only have the opportunity to express their sincere respect for Buddha, but also have the opportunity to exchange, learn, and visit the landscape... in the joy of a sacred and solemn Buddha's Birthday season. Photo: Huy Thu Bathing Ritual. Video : Huy Thu
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