On the last day of the Buddha Sakyamuni relics being enshrined at Thanh Tam Pagoda (Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City) within the framework of the 2025 Vesak celebration, monks, nuns, Buddhists, and people from all over still lined up to wait to worship the Buddha relics. However, the number of people waiting in line was thinner than in the past days.
Many people commented that "this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" so after paying their respects, they lined up again to continue to be in close contact with the compassionate energy of the Buddha's relics.
People from everywhere still flock to worship Buddha's relics, this morning, May 8, but there were fewer people, it only took about 5-10 minutes to get inside.
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Previously, from last night, the organizers announced that the worship time would last until midnight (ie 24 hours on May 7). Therefore, despite heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City last night, rows of Buddhists still solemnly lined up to worship Buddha's relics at Thanh Tam Pagoda. For Buddhists, being able to worship Buddha's relics is a reminder of awareness and compassion.
On May 8, the worship time will start from 4am to 10am. After that, the Buddha's relics will be brought to Ba Den Mountain ( Tay Ninh ). Therefore, right at the opening time, monks, nuns, Buddhists, people and the forces on duty will also line up to pay homage to the relics.
Walking around the relics, clasping hands and bowing to Buddha, many people could not hide their emotions.
People clasp their hands and walk around the Buddha's relics.
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Visiting Buddha's relics is happiness in life
Having just fallen off her motorbike, Ms. Pham Anh Hoa (61 years old, living in Cu Chi) had difficulty moving and was afraid of missing the opportunity to see the Buddha's relics. However, this morning, she still took a motorbike taxi to Thanh Tam Pagoda with the hope of seeing the Buddha's relics with her own eyes.
Upon arrival, she was pushed by volunteers in a wheelchair and taken to the priority lane to worship the Buddha's relics. As soon as she stepped into the stupa housing the relics, tears welled up in her eyes. "I felt so joyful and happy. The spirit of compassion of Buddhism was even more evident right before my eyes when the volunteers helped me enthusiastically and were ready to support me," she said.
Ms. Pham Anh Hoa (61 years old, living in Cu Chi district) was moved when she received enthusiastic support from volunteers when she went to worship Buddha's relics.
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As a long-time Buddhist, Ms. Hoa shared that she felt lighter when learning the Buddha's compassion. This is most clearly shown in people helping each other in daily life, donating to support when there are places affected by natural disasters and floods.
Professor Le Nhu Bong (97 years old, living in Hanoi) who attended the Vesak ceremony at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy also said that at first, he joined the medical board to be responsible for examining the French and Russian speaking delegates. But seeing that he was old, the organizing committee invited him to be a delegate.
"I am very happy to have the opportunity to attend the Vesak 2025 festival here. On this occasion, Vietnam also enshrines Buddha's relics. Whoever gets to worship Buddha's relics is the happiest person in life," he commented.
Professor Le Nhu Bong (97 years old, living in Hanoi ) attended the Vesak ceremony and said that being able to worship Buddha's relics is the greatest happiness in life.
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Many Buddhists walked and chanted "Namo Sakyamuni Buddha" and lined up to get close to the compassionate energy of the Buddha's relics.
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People can worship Buddha's relics at Thanh Tam Pagoda until 10am this morning (May 8).
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Crowds of people worship Buddha's relics in a solemn atmosphere
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Learn to let go to be happy
From Long An, Mr. Tran Van Thang (52 years old) asked for 2 days off from work to go pay homage to the Buddha's relics. He said that yesterday, he went to pay homage at 10am but did not arrive until 1pm. Feeling happy and light when in close contact with the compassionate energy of the Buddha's relics, he returned at 5am this morning to clasp his hands and walk around the relics.
"Instead of going to India, I see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so I took the opportunity to visit. Coming here, I feel everyone is friendly in a solemn atmosphere, and I feel at ease," said Mr. Thang.
Meanwhile, Ms. Le Thi Toi (64 years old, living in Ba Ria - Vung Tau) went up at 3 am to pay homage to the Buddha's relics. Ms. Toi is a devout Buddhist and a vegetarian, so she was extremely moved when she visited the relics.
"Seeing that there were no people, I lined up again to walk around the relic three times. I was so happy, the magnetic field from the relic helped me feel peaceful, all the worries in life were gone, I wanted to cry. I pray that everyone can let go of greed, anger and ignorance and follow the path of Buddha," she shared.
The temperature in the room where the relics are kept is always adjusted to no more than 22 degrees Celsius and the humidity is about 55% as required by India.
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Monks, Buddhists and the forces on duty also paid homage to the Buddha's relics this morning.
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Everyone was happy and relaxed after worshiping the Buddha's relics. Most people were present this morning from around 4-5 am.
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People worship Buddha at Thanh Tam Pagoda
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Ms. Le Thi Toi (living in Ba Ria - Vung Tau) went from 3am to worship Buddha's relics.
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Ms. Pham Anh Hoa (61 years old, living in Cu Chi district) was moved when she received enthusiastic support from volunteers when she went to worship Buddha's relics.
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Buddhists take souvenir photos at Thanh Tam Pagoda
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Last night, people lined up to worship Buddha's relics until midnight.
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During the 2025 Vesak celebration, the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni were invited to Vietnam for enshrinement and worship for 20 days. Previously, on the morning of May 2, the Buddha relics arrived at Tan Son Nhat airport on an Indian military plane. Escorting the relics were two Indian ministers. After the welcoming ceremony at Tan Son Nhat airport, performed by the Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang - Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the Buddha relics were brought to the Vietnam Buddhist Academy, then enshrined at Thanh Tam Pagoda.
Thanhnien.vn
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ngay-cuoi-chiem-bai-xa-loi-phat-o-chua-thanh-tam-la-hanh-phuc-trong-doi-185250508081954077.htm
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