(NLDO) - Going to the pagoda during Tet is not only to pray for peace but also to get rid of the worries and troubles of daily life.
On the occasion of Lunar New Year 2025, people in Ho Chi Minh City are busy preparing new clothes and going on spring trips together at the city's most famous pagodas. For many people, going to the pagoda at the beginning of the year is not only to pray for peace but also to find inner peace, to put aside the worries and chaos of everyday life.
The pagoda is not only a sacred place for worship, but also considered a unique cultural space. This is a place to preserve precious traditional values, contributing to preserving the humanistic spirit through community activities, cultural festivals, and architecture and sculptures bearing a strong artistic mark.
Crowds of people come to Ba Hai Nam Pagoda on the first day of Tet - photo: CHI NGUYEN
At Ba Hai Nam Pagoda (Quynh Phu Assembly Hall) in District 5 on the first day of Tet, the sacred and solemn atmosphere filled the space. This place mainly attracts Chinese people, considered one of the most prominent Chinese pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City. The faint scent of incense blended with the peace inside the pagoda, creating a gentle feeling for everyone who came to visit.
On the first day of Tet, Ba Hai Nam Pagoda organized a lion dance, people coming to the pagoda were very excited - photo: CHI NGUYEN
People respectfully offer incense at Ba Hai Nam Pagoda - photo: CHI NGUYEN
Crowds of people come to Vinh Nghiem Pagoda on the second day of Tet - photo: AI MY
On the morning of the second day of Tet, at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (District 3), known as a large pagoda with majestic architecture and a peaceful space in the heart of the bustling city, a large number of people flocked to it. This is not only a prominent tourist destination but also a place for Buddhists and visitors from all over to find peace of mind.
People go on a spring outing and worship sincerely at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda on the morning of the second day of Tet - photo: AI MY
Ms. Nguyen Dieu An from Bien Hoa also shared similar feelings when visiting Vinh Nghiem Pagoda: "Since I was little, I have been used to going to the pagoda on New Year's Day. Every year, I go from Bien Hoa to Ho Chi Minh City to pray for peace for my family and for my children to study well. Going to the pagoda is also a way for me to find peace and serenity in my heart."
People sincerely worship and offer incense at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda - photo: CHI NGUYEN
Ms. Van brings birds and flowers to the temple to worship and release animals - photo: AI MY
Ms. Bich Van (living in District 10) shared that every year at the beginning of spring she spends time going to the pagoda to pray for peace and luck.
She expressed: "Every time I go to the temple, I feel all my daily worries disappear. Going to the temple helps my soul feel much lighter. When I aim for good values, regardless of my religion, I believe that it helps me live better, and society will also be better."
Phap Hoa Pagoda on the 2nd day of Tet - photo: AI MY
Not far from Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Phap Hoa Pagoda (District 3) stands out with its unique architecture, facing the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal. On every holiday, this place is brightly decorated, attracting many people to visit, worship and take photos.
On the morning of the second day, many people also came to the temple, including foreign tourists. Many people also wrote prayers on paper to wish for a peaceful and lucky new year.
People also worship and offer incense at Phap Hoa Pagoda - photo: CHI NGUYEN
Foreign tourists burn incense and pray for peace at Phap Hoa Pagoda - photo: AI MY
An elderly couple came to Phap Hoa Pagoda to write their wishes, praying for luck and peace for the new year - PHOTO: AI MY
From morning to noon on the second day of Tet, Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda was crowded with people coming to visit and worship - photo: AI MY
In District 10, Viet Nam Quoc Tu is a unique religious architectural work that attracts a large number of people in the first days of the new year. On the second day of Tet, this place is more bustling when many people come to burn incense to pray for peace and record memorable spring moments.
People come to Viet Nam Quoc Tu to pray for peace, take spring photos and celebrate the spring - photo: AI MY
Source: https://nld.com.vn/nguoi-dan-du-xuan-di-le-o-nhung-ngoi-chua-noi-tieng-bac-nhat-tp-hcm-196250130132121203.htm
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