Venerable Thich Gia Quang shares about the meaning of filial piety and Vu Lan ceremony at the press conference - Photo: T.DIEU
Most Venerable Thich Gia Quang - Vice President of the Executive Council, Head of the Central Information and Communications Department of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha - shared information about the Vu Lan - Filial Piety and Nation program in 2025, of which he is the head of the organizing committee, at a press conference on the afternoon of June 3.
Each person a brick of filial piety
Sharing about the meaning of filial piety, Venerable Thich Gia Quang said that each person should together lay a brick of filial piety to build a filial and loving society. So that when looking back, each person can be proud that: We have lived a life of gratitude and gratitude in the tradition of a nation that values loyalty and love.
Vu Lan is not only a religious ceremony, but also a reminder for each of us to return to the source of love, to the incomparable deep gratitude of our parents.
At the same time, it is also an opportunity to arouse gratitude to the Fatherland, compatriots, and those who fell for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.
"Some people think that filial piety must wait until their parents are old and weak, but in fact filial piety does not wait until tomorrow.
Filial piety is not just about taking care of parents when they are old, we can show our gratitude to our parents through practical actions such as: taking care, listening, spending time with our parents, living morally, doing good deeds, contributing to building a good society," said Venerable Thich Gia Quang.
The monk said that in Buddhist teachings, filial piety is not only limited to the love between parents and children, but is also extended to the Four Great Graces:
- Parents' grace - the root of all filial piety.
- Gratitude to the three treasures of the teacher - gratitude for education and guidance.
- National and social gratitude - gratitude to those who sacrificed for the country.
- Gratitude for all living beings - grateful for the mutual support of all living beings in life.
Singer Bao Tram accompanies the program - Photo: T.DIEU
Filial piety and the sacred soul of the Fatherland
In the spirit of the Four Graces, the organizing committee of the Vu Lan - Filial Piety and Nation program in 2025 initiated a series of volunteer - cultural - spiritual activities spanning from June to September.
July 27, 2025 is the journey of gratitude at Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery ( Quang Tri ). The incense offering ceremony will be combined with visiting and giving gifts to families with revolutionary contributions in Quang Tri province - Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Armed Forces Heroes...
Early August is the journey of Nurturing Love to the children in the highlands of Ha Giang , giving them books, school supplies, and scholarships for the new school year.
In particular, Venerable Thich Gia Quang said that the highlight of this year's program is that the organizers want to target young people, so that they will follow and think more about filial piety.
Therefore, the online drawing and writing contest for people aged 12 to 18 with the theme "Lighting up filial piety - Brightening the nation's soul" is held from now until July 31. The best entries will be selected for display and commendation at the Vu Lan art exchange night at the end of August and collected for book printing.
Singer Ngoc Son is the ambassador of Filial Piety.
In addition, the art exchange night Filial piety and the sacred soul of the Fatherland will take place on the evening of August 30 at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace.
Singer Ngoc Son was invited to be the ambassador of Filial Piety. Singer Bao Tram also accompanied the program. Many famous artists brought art performances to honor the ethics of filial piety and the desire for peace .
The exchange night also had the presence and sharing of venerable monks and nuns on the topic "The imprint of Vietnamese Buddhist monks in the cause of national resistance and salvation" through the periods.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vu-lan-y-nghia-khong-nam-o-bong-hong-tren-nguc-ao-20250603193919949.htm
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