
A series of cultural activities have been held by the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam to celebrate the birth of the Buddha.

Lanterns are lit up in the temple grounds in a ritual to pray for peace.

Vesak commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing.

A multitude of Buddhist monks, nuns and worshipers take part in the ritual to pray for peace.

Buddhist worshipers holding lanterns in their hands.

Buddhist nuns recite a sutra to pray for peace.

A Buddhist nun bathes the Buddha on the lantern night.

Lanterns are released onto a lake at the Tam Chuc Temple or Temple of the Three Torches.

A giant lotus flower is illuminated on a lake at the Tam Chuc Temple, where Vietnam hosted the UN Day of Vesak for the third time.
Photos by Duy Linh and Tran Hai