The Buddha bathing ritual is performed before the procession from the Dieu De Pagoda to Tu Dam Pagoda |
The ceremony is part of the program of Vesak 2567, organized by the Provincial Executive Board of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.
Before carrying out the Buddha procession ceremony, the Executive Board of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha held the Buddha bathing ceremony at Dieu De Pagoda.
After performing the Buddha bathing ritual, the Buddha procession was carried out on a beautifully decorated flower cars, departing from Dieu De Pagoda, moving through many streets, towards Tu Dam Pagoda.
Every place the procession passed through, it attracted the welcoming and prayers of many local people.
Photos captured at the Buddha bathing and procession ceremony:
The bathing and procession ceremony of the Buddha began at Dieu De Pagoda with the participation of a large number of monks, nuns, and Buddhists |
The Buddha procession preparing to get on flower cars to go to Tu Dam Pagoda |
Female Buddhists with fresh flower baskets |
Peace of mind during the procession |
The convoy of flowers carrying the Buddha moving across Truong Tien Bridge |
People and tourists following the flower cars |
By N. MINH