Vesak Day 2014 observed around Vietnam

Vesak Day 2014 observed around Vietnam

(VOVworld) – 4,000 monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau paid tribute this week to martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Vietnam’s...
2014 UN Day of Vesak a sucess

2014 UN Day of Vesak a sucess

(VOVworld)- The 2014 UN Day of Vesak on Saturday successfully wrapped up in the northern province of Ninh Binh with the adoption of a statement highlighting three sustainable development pillars....
Buddhism ceremony prays for peaceful world

Buddhism ceremony prays for peaceful world

(VOVworld)- Thousands of Buddhist monks, nuns and followers gathered at a ceremony at the Bai Dinh Pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh on Friday night to pray for...
Preparations for VESAK 2014 completed

Preparations for VESAK 2014 completed

(VOVworld) – Ha Thi Khiet, Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, congratulated the Vietnam Buddhist Shangha to mark United Nations Day of 2014 Vesak, the biggest...
Requiem held for Dien Bien Phu war heroes

Requiem held for Dien Bien Phu war heroes

(VOVworld) – A solemn requiem for fallen soldiers in the Dien Bien Phu campaign was held on Thursday by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) in collaboration with the Dien Bien...
“Non ba tam” club preserves folk melodies

“Non ba tam” club preserves folk melodies

(VOVworld) – Preserving intangible heritages in the community is very important to uphold cultural values in social life. In recent years, a number clubs of folk song lovers have been established in Vietnam. One example is...
Asian festivals celebrated in Hanoi

Asian festivals celebrated in Hanoi

(VOVworld) - Representatives of Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, and Sri Lanka participated in an art program in Hanoi on Tuesday to mark the traditional New Year festivals of these countries
Deputy PM guides preparations for 2014 Vesak

Deputy PM guides preparations for 2014 Vesak

(VOV) - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked relevant authorities and localities to closely cooperate to ensure security, safety, and efficiency for the celebrations of the United Nations Day of Vesak...
Buddhism contributes to national unity

Buddhism contributes to national unity

(VOVworld)- The President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan has highlighted Buddhism’s great contributions to the strengthening of national unity