The program was attended by venerable monks and nuns of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), especially the presence of Most Venerable Elder Vien Minh - Deputy Dharma Master of the VBS.
On the morning of June 28 (July 11 of the lunar calendar), on the first day of the Vu Lan festival celebration series at the roof of the South, thousands of monks, nuns, Buddhists and tourists from all over the world participated in solemn rituals according to Buddhist culture.
The cool weather, the beautiful sunny scenery, and the mysterious misty clouds and smoke, make the first day of Vu Lan season on top of Ba Mountain even more special.
Buddhist monks and nuns joyfully worshiped the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni, which were solemnly preserved on the top of Ba Den Mountain. Most Venerable Thich Duc Tuan - President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in America shared: " We all know that Ba Den Mountain is a sacred mountain, where many Buddhists from all over come to make pilgrimages. But today is a special Vu Lan festival season. Looking up from the foot of the mountain, we can see the statue of Buddha Tay Bo Da Son hidden in the clouds, very beautiful and solemn. Therefore, when coming here to perform the ceremony, I feel extremely light, joyful and relaxed".
Buddhists and tourists celebrate Vu Lan festival in the Buddhist exhibition area
At the Buddhist exhibition area at the foot of the statue of Buddha Tay Bo Da Son, under the leadership of the venerable monks (nuns) of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Buddhists and visitors practice chanting and praying for peace, aiming for a calm mind, getting rid of worries, wholeheartedly praying for national peace and prosperity, and paying respect to their parents.
Pinning flowers on the chest is an indispensable ritual in every Vu Lan season.
At Ba Den Mountain, thousands of Buddhists wore red and white roses on their shirts, in an extremely sacred and emotional atmosphere.
The bright red rose is for the lucky child who still has parents, to pray for peace and happiness for the parents on the slope of life. The pure and fragile white rose is pinned on the chest of the children who no longer have parents to care for, to remind them of the peaceful days that have passed, to be more grateful for the work of giving birth and raising them, to wish them peace in a faraway land. The flowers are a reminder to each child to be respectful to their parents, a tribute to those who have passed away and a tribute to those who are still alive with their grandchildren.
Venerable Elder Vien Minh
A large number of Buddhists and tourists gathered at the Buddhist exhibition area to listen to Venerable Elder Vien Minh - Deputy Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha talk about the origin of Vu Lan festival and his reflections on filial piety. As one of the famous Zen masters on the path of studying, researching and preaching about Buddhism, Venerable Vien Minh has made significant contributions to Vietnamese Buddhism and received much respect from Buddhists at home and abroad.
Tourists are moved during Vu Lan season
There were tears rolling down the cheeks of the children, when they listened to the story of the great filial piety of Bodhisattva Maudgalyayana saving his mother, pondered the Venerable's teachings on filial piety, and pinned a rose on their chests.
Buddhists listen to Dharma talks
Buddhist Tran Van Nguyen (Tay Ninh) emotionally shared: "It is truly a blessing that today I have the opportunity to listen to the conversation about the meaning of Vu Lan Day with the Venerable. The words he shared are like a stream of Dharma milk flowing into my consciousness, making me understand and know how to practice filial piety better."
Monks, nuns, Buddhists, and tourists practiced the vow of gratitude and filial piety to their parents, with a parade ritual next to the Prajnaparamita Sutra pillar, amidst a magical, shimmering space.
The flower lantern offering ceremony was held on the evening of August 27.
At the lantern offering ceremony on the evening of August 26, each person assembled the lantern by hand, wrote a wish, and, following the guidance of the venerable monks (nuns), recited prayers for the well-being of their parents, relatives, and the people.
Each flower lantern lit is a prayer, a kind and peaceful thought for oneself and for everyone.
Art program with the theme "Offering thousands of respects - Fulfilling the duty of a child"
The art program with the theme "Offering a thousand respects - Fulfilling the duty of being a child" with the participation of artists from Nang Mai dance group, famous singers Phi Hung, Hong Nhi... is an attractive blend of traditional dances and emotional, lingering melodies on the theme of parental love, evoking listeners' reflections on the grace of birth.
The holy land of Tay Ninh with the sacred Ba Den mountain associated with the legend of Linh Son Thanh Mau Bodhisattva has now become a spiritual destination that many Buddhists from all over the world turn to for a fulfilling Vu Lan season.
The series of programs celebrating Vu Lan festival on Ba Mountain will continue until the end of the September 2nd holiday. The art programs with the theme "Offering thousands of respects - Fulfilling the duty of being a child" will take place continuously on August 27 and 30 (ie July 12 and 14 of the lunar calendar), with two performances each day at 9am and 11am.
At the Ba Mountain pagoda system, the Vu Lan ceremony will be held throughout the 7th lunar month, with a brilliant atmosphere decorated with Buddhist flags, lotus lanterns, etc., creating a sacred festival space to welcome Buddhists and visitors to come and worship, pay respect to Linh Son Thanh Mau Bodhisattva, and pray for peace and luck for parents.
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