The 500-year-old pagoda in Hanoi before the Buddha's relics welcome day

From May 13 to 16, the Buddha's relics were brought to Quan Su Pagoda. Preparations at this more than 500-year-old pagoda are almost complete.

Within the framework of the United Nations Vesak 2025, Buddha's relics will be brought to Quan Su Pagoda (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi ) from the afternoon of May 13.

Quan Su Pagoda is the third of four locations to welcome Buddha's relics on the occasion of the United Nations Vesak 2025.

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These days, more than 100 Buddhists from many districts in Hanoi have come to Quan Su Pagoda to help the pagoda prepare for the grand ceremony of welcoming Buddha's relics.

Buddhists have arranged the hall, decorated the altar, cleaned the landscape, renovated the temple grounds and reorganized the reception areas. All work was done thoughtfully, carefully and respectfully.

In recent days, hundreds of Buddhists have cleaned up Quan Su Pagoda to prepare for decoration and to welcome Buddha's relics.

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According to the schedule, at 3:00 p.m. on May 13, the Buddha's relics will be taken from Noi Bai airport, passing through routes such as Vo Chi Cong - Dao Tan - Kim Ma - Le Duan - Tran Nhan Tong - Tran Binh Trong to the Vietnam - Soviet Union Friendship Cultural Palace before being enshrined at Quan Su pagoda.

At 6:00 p.m. on May 13, the procession continued its journey through the streets and central areas of Hoan Kiem District such as Ly Thuong Kiet - Hang Bai - Dinh Tien Hoang - Le Thai To - Ba Trieu...

From May 14 to 16, Buddha's relics will be displayed on the first floor of Quan Su Pagoda's hall for Buddhists and people from all over to come and worship.

Venerable Thich Nguyen Chinh, Secretary of the Executive Council, Deputy Chief of the Standing Office of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, said that the possibility of many people coming to Quan Su Pagoda to worship Buddha's relics is very large, so the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will coordinate with the Hanoi City Police and related departments, agencies and sectors to ensure safety.

It is expected that many people will come to worship at Quan Su Pagoda during the 3 days of May 14-16.

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According to Venerable Thich Nguyen Chinh, people coming to worship Buddha's relics do not have to register in advance and line up from the Vietnam - Soviet Union Friendship Cultural Palace and then walk to Quan Su Pagoda.

"We recommend that Buddhists who come to worship follow the arrangements of the organizing committee. When worshiping, they must be solemn, and no filming or photography is allowed. In addition, the organizing committee will arrange a place for water and food for the people. Due to the summer weather, people need to bring essential items. In case of poor health, please notify the organizing committee to be arranged to go in a separate line," informed Venerable Thich Nguyen Chinh.

Quan Su Pagoda (No. 73 Quan Su Street, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) was built in the 15th century. In 1942, the pagoda was rebuilt and in 1980, it became the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.

Some pictures of the architecture of the 500-year-old temple before the day of welcoming Buddha's relics

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ngoi-chua-hon-500-nam-tuoi-o-ha-noi-truoc-ngay-cung-nghinh-xa-loi-phat-185250512003603269.htm