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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.

Vesak 2025: Vietnam finalizes plan for global Buddhist summit in HCM City

A detailed proposal will be submitted to the Government in April, with preparations underway for major cultural events and international participation.

Final push for Vesak 2025 preparations in Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and city authorities are working together to ensure the event's success, with completion expected by mid-April.

Bhutan’s Queen Mother to attend Vesak 2025 celebration in Vietnam

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will officially commence on May 6 at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, with the presence of Sri Lanka’s president and Bhutan’s Queen Mother, among other distinguished guests.

UN Vesak 2025 in HCM City draws global attention with messages from 80 nations

Vietnam’s UN Vesak 2025 receives over 450 congratulatory messages from Buddhist leaders across 80 countries, emphasizing global Buddhist unity.

Vietnam completes 80% of preparations for United Nations Vesak 2025

With only months to go, Vietnam has nearly completed preparations for the United Nations Vesak 2025, set to host leaders, scholars, and Buddhist representatives from 80 countries in a grand international celebration.

Buddha’s sacred relics to be enshrined in Vietnam for UN Vesak 2025

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has secured the enshrinement of Buddha’s sacred relics from India, set to be displayed during the UN Vesak 2025 celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City.