Schedule for Buddha's relics enshrinement from May 22 to June 2

The Executive Council - Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has just sent an official dispatch to the Ministry of Ethnic Minorities and Religions , the Government Committee for Religious Affairs regarding the request to add a location to enshrine Buddha's relics - the national treasure of India from May 22 to June 2, 2025.

Accordingly, from May 21 to May 22, the relics will be enshrined at Bai Dinh Pagoda (Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province. From May 22 to 24, the relics will be enshrined at Phuc Son Pagoda (Tan Yen District, Bac Giang Province).

Enshrined at Truc Lam Yen Tu Palace (Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province) from May 25 to May 28. At Chuong Pagoda (Hung Yen city, Hung Yen province) from May 28 to May 29. At Ngu Hanh Son Pagoda (Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang city), from May 30 to June 2.

Previously, within the framework of the 2025 United Nations Vesak Festival held in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha organized a procession and enshrining of Buddha's relics at 4 locations for people across the country to freely visit and worship, including: Thanh Tam Pagoda (Ho Chi Minh City), Ba Den Mountain (Tay Ninh), Quan Su Pagoda (Hanoi) and Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ha Nam).

In recent days, millions of people have come to pay homage to the Buddha's relics at the above-mentioned locations. In response to the worship needs of a large number of Buddhists and people across the country, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has requested the Prime Minister to consult with the Indian Government to allow an extension of the time for enshrining the Buddha's relics in Vietnam.

On May 17, the Prime Minister sent a document to the Prime Minister of India requesting permission for the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha to extend the time for enshrining the relics until June 2.

On May 19, the Indian Embassy officially announced that the Indian Government had agreed to extend the display of Buddha's relics in Vietnam after May 21.

The Indian Embassy has also requested to provide a schedule of the exhibition venues after May 21 so that necessary arrangements can be made such as visa extension for accompanying Indian officials and monks, related ceremonies and security arrangements.

People are advised to be careful of theft when visiting Buddha's relics.

People who come to worship Buddha's relics need to be vigilant. When going, do not bring valuable assets when not necessary. Be alert to subjects who often follow and have behaviors of approaching and pushing. Quickly leave the crowd when being jostled or pushed. Always pay attention to where assets are kept; do not leave them exposed to create conditions for subjects to take advantage of theft; always lock backpacks and handbags to ensure safety.

In case of detecting a "pickpocket", it is necessary to quickly notify the people around to arrest the subject, to avoid allowing the subject to disperse the property. Then report to the nearest police station for timely handling according to the law.

Minh Trang

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