Vesak 2019: Lanterns illuminate Tam Chuc in prayer for peace |
Tuesday, 2019-05-14 15:40:54 |
 Vesak is an important event in the spiritual life of Buddhist followers and the common people in Vietnam, who are proud of a religion that has accompanied the nation for thousands of years. |
NDO - Colourful lanterns were lit up at the Tam Chuc Temple Buddhist Cultural Centre on the night of May 13 in a ritual to pray for peace as part of the UN Day of Vesak 2019 hosted by Vietnam. |
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 |
