Buddha bathing tradition of Vietnamese Buddhism in Korea

05/21/2018

Vien Ngo Buddhist ashram from Vietnam Buddhist Sangha attended on May 13 a program introducing international Buddhist cultures as part of activities celebrating the Vesak Day 2018 in Seoul, Korea.

During the program, the ashram introduced the images of Vietnamese Buddhism to international viewers.

Performing Buddha bathing ritual

Large number of Vietnamese Buddhists in Korea attend the program

Vietnamese youth in traditional dress perform Buddha bathing ritual

Foreign Buddhists perform Buddha bathing of Vietnam Buddhism

Image of Buddha with nine dragons spouting water at the ceremony

Sowing the “Bodhi seed” for guiding children to take a good way of life

Performing Vietnamese dances

Exhibition and performance of Vietnamese calligraphy

Children guided to paint a young Buddha picture

Decorating with Vietnamese conical hats

PH (giacngo.vn)