Ho Chi Minh city: Auction of Buddha painting for charity

12/19/2014

A painting of Buddha Shakyamuni was brought for auction in a charity music program 2014 at Lan Anh stage, district 10 on Dec 14.

This event with the title “Golden Lotus Compassion” was organized by the Golden Lotus Association in collaboration with the Time music and entertainment Ltd, attended by many famous artists and singers, aimed to raise funds to help people with difficult circumstances and diseases.

Along with the Shakyamuni painting by artist Anh Thư, a traditional dress (Áo dài) designed by Việt Hung was also put forward for auction. The organizers collected 85 million VND from sale of two items.

Shakyamuni painting of Anh Thư artist

Reportedly, after the concert, the Organization Board would visit to present gifts, conduct medical treatments, perform arts and organize Buddhist preaching for people in remote provinces of An Giang, Dong Thap, Khanh Hoa and new economic zones in provinces of Binh Phuoc, Đắk Lắk, Gia Lai ...

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