Crowds of Buddhists joined in celebrations held at Quan Su pagoda in Hanoi on May 7 to commemorate the birthday of Lord Buddha, also known as Vesak, which falls on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month.
As a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the ceremony runs in a simple and safe manner in line with the government’s regulations on epidemic prevention and control
Buddhists are therefore required to limit gatherings while maintaining a safe distance from others in order to curb the potential spread of the virus among the community
Buddhist dignitaries, monks, and nuns are all present at the event
Voice of Vietnam (VOV) Director General Nguyễn Thế Kỷ (third from left) in attendance at the ceremony
Most Venerable Thích Thanh Nhiễu, deputy head of the VBS’s executive council, calls on Buddhist followers to strengthen solidarity amid the world’s COVID-19 fight and strictly follow the government’s regulations on preventive measures
Ngô Sách Thực, vice president of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, sends greetings to Buddhist dignitaries and followers on behalf of VFF president Trần Thanh Mẫn
Vũ Chiến Thắng, head of the Government’s Committee for Religious Affairs, offers his best wishes to Buddhist followers nationwide while expressing his great appreciation for their joint efforts in helping the country combat against the COVID-19
VOV Director General Nguyễn Thế Kỷ presents a bouquet of flowers to the VBS Executive Board of Hanoi to commemorate Lord Buddha’s 2564th birthday
Delegates come together to participate in the Buddha-bathing ceremony
Source: english.vov.vn
