Thousands of monks, nuns, and Buddhists  attended the Buddha's Birthday Ceremony at Vietnam National Temple in Ho Chi Minh city on May 22, 2024. Photo: Ngoc Xuan

At a grand ceremony held in the Vietnam National Temple in Ho Chi Minh city, Venerable Thich Le Trang, Head of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in the city, reiterated the Buddha's teachings that gratitude to the Fatherland is the most sacred thing.

He called on everyone to show respect and gratitude for the sacrifices of generations of predecessors who have regained independence and freedom for the nation. Buddha's birthday was also an opportunity for the Shangha and the Buddhist community to boost charitable activities and contributions to the community.

The Dharma Master of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha offers incense to the Buddha. Photo: Ngoc Xuan

Venerable Thich Tri Chon, Deputy Head of the Culture Department of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, said: “Buddha's birthday is one of the sacred events of Buddhists in Vietnam and around the world. On this occasion, the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh city organized many cultural and charity events to make offerings to Buddha. All temples in the city do charity work."

Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Can Tho city organizes the Buddha's Birthday Celebration at Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery. Photo: VOV

Buddha's birthday was celebrated at Truc Lam Phuong Zen Monastery in Phong Dien district, Can Tho city, where local monks, nuns, and Buddhists received a message from the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, which promotes the harmony between "Dharma” and “Nation” and calls for good deeds and active contributions to national construction.