VESAK celebrations mark Buddha’s birthday

by NDO29 May 2018 Last updated at 16:02 PM

VTV.vn - Buddhist adherents in Vietnam have joined preparations in temples across the country to celebrate Buddha’s birthday, also known as Vesak, which falls on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month.

This year, the occasion has fallen on May 29. The various activities Buddhist leaders, monks, nuns and lay people are taking part in include incense offering to Buddha, a Buddha-bathing ceremony, and dove and balloon releasing to pray for peace. Buddhist followers have been called upon to uphold their traditions around the country, which benefit society and encourage people to perform good deeds.

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