Lam Dong solemnly celebrates Vesak Buddha's Birthday

Buddha's Birthday Procession - Bathing - Praying for Peace

Attending the ceremonies were Most Venerable Thich Minh An - Member of the Central Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Chief of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Lam Dong province, the Venerable Monks, Venerable Nuns, Venerable Nuns, Venerable Monks and Nuns who are leaders of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Lam Dong province and the monasteries in Da Lat city.

On the local side, there were Mr. Duong Anh Ngu - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Lam Dong province, Mr. Le Minh Quang - Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, representatives of leaders of departments, branches, Da Lat city, and a large number of monks, nuns, lay people, Buddhists, people in the province and tourists ...

Buddha bathing ceremony

Vesak has long been a sacred milestone in the minds of millions of Buddhists. This is a celebration of the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni, to review together the noble life, priceless teachings and great spiritual heritage of the World-Honored One.

The United Nations officially recognized the Vesak Day as a world religious and cultural festival in 1999. In 2025, the United Nations Vesak Day will continue to be held in Vietnam (taking place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6 to 8). This important international event is an opportunity for Vietnam to introduce to the world the image of a peace-loving country with friendly, united and compassionate people.

Delegates attending the ceremony

Through the Grand Ceremony, international friends will witness a dynamic, creative, constantly developing and strongly transforming Ho Chi Minh City in particular and Vietnam in general after 50 years of national reunification, firmly integrating and standing shoulder to shoulder with the world in the new era.

Congratulations on the Vesak Festival in Lam Dong, which took place for a week in Da Lat City. After the incense offering ceremony, Most Venerable Thich Van Tri - Deputy Head of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in the province, Head of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Da Lat City, Head of the Organizing Committee, said: "This is a historic event affirming the great contributions of Buddhism to the culture, peace, stability and spiritual development of humanity. The United Nations' honoring of the Vesak Festival is not only a source of pride for the Buddhist community but also a strong message of respect for cultural diversity, beliefs and the common aspiration of humanity for a world of peace, compassion and prosperity."

Overview of the lotus lighting ceremony

In the solemn, peaceful atmosphere, filled with joy and compassionate light of Buddha's birthday, amidst the poetic natural space of Da Lat city, Xuan Huong lake surface is lit up by 7 sparkling lotus flowers. The shimmering, magical light is lit on the soft lotus petals, not only creating a beautiful visual scene but also carrying deep spiritual meaning.

“That light symbolizes wisdom, the light that guides the way, dispelling the darkness of ignorance, helping us recognize the true nature of life and the path to peace and happiness. Each lotus flower lit is a sincere prayer, a wish for peace and happiness for oneself, family, community and all humanity” - Venerable Thich Van Tri said.

Seven lotus flowers are lit on Xuan Huong Lake

Also within the series of events celebrating the United Nations Vesak Festival 2025, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of Da Lat City organized a Buddha procession on inner-city streets, a Buddha bathing ceremony, a prayer for peace, and artistic performances at Thuy Ta campus and Xuan Huong Lake.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/xa-hoi/202505/lam-dong-trang-nghiem-kinh-mung-dai-le-phat-dan-vesak-eba0cb1/