Vu Lan ceremony held at Tam Chuc pagoda drawing thousands of participants
(VOVWORLD) - On Saturday, the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and the Executive Board of Tam Chuc Pagoda held the Vu Lan ceremony to commemorate filial piety for the 2568th Buddhist calendar year. The event was attended by leaders of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, numerous delegates, and thousands of monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers.
 Vu Lan ceremony is held at Tam Chuc pagoda (photo: qdnd.vn) |
During the Vu Lan filial piety ceremony at Tam Chuc Pagoda, participants, including delegates, monks, nuns, and Buddhists from various regions, reflected on the rich traditions of the ceremony. They engaged in traditional Buddhist rituals such as chanting the sutra, and making spiritual vows to follow the Buddha teachings. The ceremony also featured the ritual of flower offerings and the placing of roses to pay gratitude to the parents.
Vu Lan Festival, while rooted in Buddhist practices, has transcended religious boundaries to become a significant cultural occasion. It is a time for children to express their gratitude and filial piety towards their parents and caregivers, and to remember, pray for, and honor those who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.