Vu Lan - a season of complete filial piety.

(Baohatinh.vn) - In a solemn and warm atmosphere, the Vu Lan festival at temples in Ha Tinh province was fully organized, preserving its inherent sacred spiritual values.

After Typhoon No. 5, several parts of Phuc Linh Pagoda (Ha Huy Tap Ward) were damaged, and the landscape of the grounds was significantly affected. However, thanks to the joint efforts of monks, nuns, Buddhists, and local people, the pagoda was quickly restored in time to host a meaningful Vu Lan Festival.



A large number of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers attended the Vu Lan festival at Phuc Linh Pagoda.

Over 1,000 Buddhists and visitors from near and far attended the grand ceremony with sincere reverence for the Buddha and a desire to do good during this season of filial piety. Traditional rituals were conducted solemnly, the most touching of which was the "rose pinned to the lapel" ceremony - a symbol of the sacred bond between mother and child, and father and child.

According to tradition, those whose parents are still alive wear red roses on their clothes, while those who have lost their parents wear white flowers. In that emotional moment, many Buddhists were moved to tears, reminding each other to cherish every moment they still have with their parents.

During the Vu Lan season, the "Young Buddhists" Club of Phuc Linh Pagoda carried out many meaningful charitable activities.

Deeply moved by the ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Le (Ha Huy Tap ward) shared: “Having a vibrant red rose pinned to my chest during the Vu Lan festival, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for my parents' sacrifices. In that moment, I vowed to always live up to my filial duty to my parents as the Buddha taught.”

Along with organizing the grand ceremony, the temple also implemented a charitable program to donate gifts to Buddhist followers and people in difficult circumstances. The temple's "Young Buddhists" club also coordinated with the youth unions of schools in the area to implement a program to collect and sell recyclable materials to fund the cooking and donation of 850 meals to patients being treated at several hospitals.

The Vu Lan Festival was celebrated solemnly and respectfully at Chan Tien Pagoda.

The Vu Lan Festival was also solemnly and respectfully organized by Chan Tien Pagoda (Loc Ha commune) with the participation of leaders from various departments and localities, along with hundreds of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers from within and outside the province.

Venerable Thich Vien Nhu, Deputy Head of the Provincial Buddhist Association's Executive Board and Abbot of Chan Tien Pagoda, said: "This year's Vu Lan festival coincides with the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2nd. Therefore, the pagoda has displayed the national flag and the Buddhist flag early as a way to express gratitude for the contributions of our ancestors in building and defending the nation. During the grand ceremony, monks, nuns, and Buddhists also prayed for national peace and prosperity, the stability of the country, and the happiness of the people."

The Vu Lan Festival was also solemnly celebrated at major temples such as Thanh Luong (Nghi Xuan commune), Phong Phan (Nghi Xuan commune), Con Son (Son Tien commune), Van Dai Phuc (Dan Hai commune), etc., attracting a large number of Buddhists and local people. Some temples affected by the storm had to scale down their activities, but instead, charitable activities and acts of merit were intensified, spreading the message of filial piety combined with gratitude and virtuous conduct.

A complete Vu Lan season with many meaningful activities was solemnly organized by the temples. In the photo: Thanh Luong Temple (Nghi Xuan commune) welcomes people and Buddhists during the Vu Lan festival.

Venerable Thich Chuc Giac - Head of the Dharma Propagation Committee, Provincial Buddhist Association - Abbot of Phuc Linh Pagoda, expressed his view: “No matter how large the organization, the core of the Vu Lan Festival remains a reminder for everyone to live with filial piety towards their parents, to be grateful to their ancestors, and to love the community. These precious spiritual values ​​of the Vu Lan Festival have remained unchanged for generations, because filial piety is not only a private sentiment of each family but also the source of national strength. When each person knows how to show gratitude and filial piety to their parents, they will also know how to live more responsibly towards their homeland and country, and know how to spread compassion to the community. This is the meeting point between Buddhist teachings and the Vietnamese tradition of "drinking water, remembering the source," which is the foundation for a more stable and peaceful society.”

This year's Vu Lan festival at Buddhist temples and places of worship is somewhat more subdued, but in every incense stick offered with reverence, every rose pinned to one's clothing, every prayer recited, and every act of sharing with the community, the timeless virtue of filial piety is spread. It is this sincerity and simplicity that makes this year's Vu Lan season even more profound, yet still complete and fulfilling.

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