At 10:00 p.m. on June 2 (Indian time), the sacred relics of Buddha officially returned to New Delhi, ending a month-long spiritual journey in Vietnam.
The sacred relic was brought back to the country on a special flight of the Indian Air Force (IAF), led by a high-ranking delegation of the Indian Government , including Governor of Odisha, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati and many eminent Indian monks.
As soon as the plane landed at Palam Air Force Base, a grand welcoming ceremony was held by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), with the presence of IBC leaders, representatives of the Indian Ministry of Culture, Ministry of External Affairs and military officials.
After the formal reception and tea ceremony, the relics were escorted by a special convoy of Delhi Police to the National Museum at 11:30 p.m., under the strict protection of the Presidential Guard.
On June 3, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) solemnly held a special ceremony at the National Museum in New Delhi to pay tribute and summarize the journey of welcoming the Buddha's relics from India to Vietnam and back.
The ceremony was attended by Buddhist dignitaries, representatives of the Indian Government, the Vietnamese Embassy in India, along with a large number of monks, followers and international guests.
Here, delegates reviewed the profound spiritual significance of the event, and at the same time honored the cooperative efforts between the authorities, the Buddhist communities of the two countries and the International Buddhist Federation in preserving and spreading the values of Buddhism.
Speaking at the ceremony, Counselor Tran Thanh Tung, Embassy of Vietnam in India, expressed his deep gratitude to the Government of India, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation for their support and close coordination to realize this historic event.
In particular, the Indian Government's approval to extend the display of relics in Vietnam from 20 to 30 days is a gesture of goodwill, responding to the wishes of a large number of Vietnamese Buddhists.
The journey to welcome the Buddha's relics not only left a strong spiritual mark in the hearts of millions of Vietnamese people, but also contributed to further strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and India - a relationship built on a foundation of respect, culture and sustainable spirituality.
The Buddha's relics - discovered at the Buddhist holy site of Nagarjuna Konda, Andhra Pradesh state and preserved at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara temple, Sarnath city, Uttar Pradesh state, India - were welcomed to Vietnam at the end of May, opening a series of unprecedented spiritual events.
The journey through 9 major provinces and cities of Vietnam from South to North attracted more than 17.8 million visitors, including millions of Buddhists, scholars and devotees.
Not only is it a sacred occasion for worship, the event is also a profound cultural bridge between the two countries. Accompanying activities such as relic procession, meditation ceremony, chanting, doctrinal discussions, cultural exhibitions, etc. have spread the Buddha's spirit of compassion, wisdom and peace to all classes of people.
In particular, the exhibition, jointly organized by the National Museum of India and IBC, vividly recreated the process of spreading Buddhism from India to Vietnam, thereby honoring the common cultural heritage between the two countries.
The Buddha's relics will continue to be displayed at the National Museum in New Delhi until the afternoon of June 4, so that people and Buddhists have the opportunity to pay their respects and pay their respects.
After that, this sacred relic will be welcomed back to Mulagandha Kuti Vihara Temple in Sarnath city - the official place to preserve the relics - officially closing a spiritual pilgrimage program of special scale and profound meaning, at the same time marking a new milestone in the friendship and cultural exchange between India and Vietnam./.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/xa-loi-duc-phat-tro-ve-an-do-khep-lai-hanh-trinh-hanh-huong-lich-su-tai-viet-nam-post1042274.vnp
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