Every year in the fourth lunar month, when the lotus flowers begin to bloom, the hearts of the Buddha's children flutter towards the birth day of the Father Tu Shakyamuni to remember, to be nostalgic and to follow him in his practice to have a peaceful and happy life; At the same time, the temples and monasteries in the province have many practical activities towards the community to make the values of the Buddha's teachings spread and shine.
The program "Exchange books for trees" at Khanh Nguyen pagoda, An My commune (Quynh Phu).
Like many other Buddhists of Thien Phuc pagoda, Quynh Hai commune (Quynh Phu), Mr. Nguyen Huu Tuyen, Doan Xa village and his family do not mind the hot summer weather to help the temple organize the Buddha's birthday. He shared: Every Buddha's birthday season is an opportunity for us to remember the day Buddha was born, to save sentient beings. On this occasion, we together with monks and nuns, Buddhists often wish for a peaceful Buddha's birthday to everyone, every home; At the same time, he told himself to make efforts to practice according to the Buddha's teachings, to live honestly, towards a peaceful life.
Sharing the same thought and thought, hundreds of Buddhists of Thien Phuc Pagoda gathered in the temple on the day of the Buddha's birthday celebration. After praying for the Buddha's family and listening to the message of the Dharma Master, the monks and nuns and Buddhists performed the ritual of bathing the Buddha.
Ms. Hoang Thi Nu, Quynh Hai commune said: Every time I participate in the Buddha bathing ritual, every time I tell myself to get rid of all my afflictions, all greed, anger, jealousy, frustration, defeat, jealousy... to keep my mind pure and educate my children and grandchildren in the family to always live in a good direction, actively do good deeds, to help whomever I can, I will try my best, stay away from evil.
According to Venerable Thich Tri Su, Deputy Head of the Executive Board of the Provincial Buddhist Church, abbot of Sung Nghiem Pagoda, Thai Binh City: In harmony with the atmosphere of celebrating Buddha's birthday of monks and nuns and Buddhists across the country, right from the beginning of the fourth lunar month, pagodas and monasteries in the province have decorated their grounds, altars, and conducted courses to create a joyful and joyful atmosphere to celebrate the Buddha's birthday. The Executive Boards of the Buddhist Churches of districts, cities and many pagodas organized the Buddha's Birthday and solemnly and solemnly held the Buddha bathing ritual. Party committees and authorities at all levels from the province to the grassroots have paid attention and created favorable conditions to support the governing boards and temples to organize Buddhist spiritual rituals in accordance with the law, and at the same time visit, give flowers and congratulatory gifts. Thereby showing the interest of the Party committees and local authorities to Buddhism, contributing to tightening the relationship of solidarity between religion and religion, and the harmonious attachment between religion and life.
Sister Thich Nu Nhu Hieu, abbot of Khanh Nguyen Pagoda, An My Commune (Quynh Phu) presents gifts to disadvantaged people on the occasion of Buddha's Birthday.
In addition to the main ritual of bathing the Buddha, with the spirit of "Proclaiming the Buddha's Dharma, benefiting all living beings", giving joy and relief from suffering, on the occasion of Buddha's birthday, the governing boards and abbots of the pagodas organized activities to lecture on the Buddha's birthday; release birds and fish to protect the environment; giving charity gifts to poor households and students in difficult circumstances...
Sister Thich Nu Nhu Hieu, abbot of Khanh Nguyen pagoda, An My commune (Quynh Phu) said: This year's Buddha's Birthday, the temple cooperated with units to give 50 gifts (each worth 500.000 VND) to difficult situations in the district; donated 5 million dong to the fund "Future Wings". In addition, the temple also launched the program "Exchange books for trees" to enrich the temple's bookcase for people to learn, research, update knowledge and spread the message of environmental protection.
Dinh Lan Huong, class 10A6B, Phu Duc High School shared: I find the activity "Exchange books for trees" very meaningful. After the ceremony, I will actively propagate and mobilize friends in the class and in the school to actively participate in order to help the nun build a bookcase, thereby helping disadvantaged children with a passion for reading come here to read, learn, and gain more knowledge in life.
As for Mr. Pham Duc Co, An My commune (Quynh Phu), who received a gift from the temple, touchedly shared: Unlucky like friends of the same age, since birth, my grandson has been disabled, his family is in difficult circumstances; Today, when I attended the Buddha's birthday, I was given gifts by the temple, I was very touched; This is encouragement and encouragement for me as well as the whole family.
Over the past time, the monks and nuns, Buddhists in the province have followed in the footsteps of the Buddha, making the values of the Buddha's teachings spread and shine, such as living a good life, actively participating in building new countryside, local movements and activities... Along with the success of this year's Vesak season combined with upholding the spirit of solidarity, serving the patriotic religion, contributing to the completion of the province's religious and spiritual activities, building a strong and sophisticated Buddhist Church, contributing more and more to the cause of national construction and defense.
Buddhists participate in the Buddha bathing ritual at Khanh Nguyen pagoda, An My commune (Quynh Phu).
Dao Quyen
