Buddhism in Vietnam

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Vietnam showcases Buddhist national treasures at Vesak 2025

Eighty-seven replicas and images of Vietnam’s national Buddhist treasures are currently on display at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Binh Chanh District, as part of the Vesak 2025 celebration.

Over 10,000 people pray for peace within framework of Vesak 2025

More than 10,000 people gathered at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy and the Lang Le Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City on May 6 evening for a candle-lighting ritual, praying for world peace, as part of the UN Day of Vesak 2025 celebrations.

Ancient Buddha woodblock prints reimagined for Vesak 2025 in HCM City

A 19th-century woodblock collection has been revived to celebrate Vesak 2025, drawing crowds to admire Buddhist art and tradition.

UN Day of Vesak 2025 opens in Ho Chi Minh City with global Buddhist unity

This morning (May 6), the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 officially opened under the theme “Solidarity and tolerance for human dignity: Buddhist wisdom for world peace and sustainable development.”

Tay Thien Mandala Stupa: A sacred space for Vesak 2025 celebrations in Vietnam

A series of meaningful spiritual and cultural activities are underway at the Tay Thien Mandala Great Stupa (Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc) to celebrate the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025.

Vietnam Buddhist Sangha leader welcomes global Vesak delegates

This year marks the 20th UN Day of Vesak Celebrations, with Vietnam having hosted the event four times.

Diverse Buddhist cultural activities celebrate UN Day of Vesak 2025 in HCM City

For the first time, information and models of 87 Buddhist national treasures currently preserved in museums, temples, and relic sites across the country are on display.

Buddhist photo exhibition stirs deep emotion and reflection during Vesak

Photographers highlight the beauty of Buddhist values and human dignity through compelling images.

Sacred heart relic of Thich Quang Duc open for public veneration from May 6

Vietnam Quoc Tu hosts the revered relic of the self-immolated Bodhisattva during Vesak 2025.

A sacred welcome: Vesak 2025 brings Buddha relic to Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnam Buddhist Academy and Thanh Tam Pagoda become spiritual centers for Vesak 2025.

Vietnam begins Vesak 2025 with sacred relic procession

Hundreds of monks and Buddhist followers gathered early to receive the sacred relic of the Buddha, which was ceremoniously transferred to the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in HCM City (Binh Chanh District).

Vesak 2025 to raise giant Buddhist flag in Ho Chi Minh City

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will feature several landmark events, including the inaugural exhibition of 87 national Buddhist treasures and a grand Buddhist flag-raising ceremony with a 500m² flag.

Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc’s heart relic veneration postponed

The organizing committee of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 has announced the postponement of the veneration and enshrinement of the sacred heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc on May 3.

Temples across Vietnam to ring bells for peace on April 30

Buddhist temples will simultaneously ring bells and pray for peace during April 30 commemorations.

Public homage to Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc's heart relic begins in May

The sacred heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc will be open for public homage from May 3 to May 11 at Vietnam Quoc Tu.

Vietnam facilitates religious participation in global events

The 2025 Vesak Day celebration, an official United Nations event hosted in Vietnam, highlights the Vietnamese government's commitment to facilitating religious organizations’ participation in international activities.

Shakyamuni Buddha relics to tour Vietnam during Vesak 2025

The relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, recognized as a national treasure of India, will be paraded and enshrined in HCM City and three other provinces for public veneration.

India to airlift sacred Buddha relics to Vietnam for Vesak 2025

India’s government will officially transport sacred Buddha relics - recognized as national treasures - to Vietnam by military aircraft, marking a spiritual highlight of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak hosted by Vietnam.

Vesak to highlight Buddhist insights for world peace, sustainable development

Vesak 2025 is expected to strengthen exchanges and friendship between the Vietnamese people and international friends, and affirm Vietnam’s position and responsibility to the UN and the international community.

Vietnam Buddhist Sangha donates $120,000 to aid earthquake-hit Myanmar

A Vietnamese Buddhist delegation traveled to Mandalay to provide humanitarian support, donating $120,000 to aid temples and affected residents.