Thirty-five outstanding journalistic works on Buddhism have been honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 9 as part of the National Press Award on Buddhism.

As Buddhist monasteries across Vietnam begin the annual Rains Retreat, the centuries-old tradition continues to offer lessons in mindfulness, discipline and inner cultivation.

A delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs recently visited Hanoi’s Buddhist Sangha, highlighting the religion’s role in building a modern and civilized capital.

The publication of The Great Prayers of the Seven Medicine Buddhas marks the culmination of years of research, cross-cultural collaboration and spiritual dedication.

Hue has come alive with color ahead of Vesak 2026, with giant flags and illuminated lotus flowers along the Huong River drawing residents and visitors alike.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man led a delegation of senior leaders to extend Vesak greetings to the leadership of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City.

On the morning of May 29, a delegation led by Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited and extended Vesak greetings to senior members of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Academy, Campus II, in Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang visited senior Buddhist leaders in Hue on May 29, extending Vesak greetings and recognizing the Buddhist community’s contributions to society.

Released during Vesak 2026, a new book uses postage stamps and postal cards from more than 80 countries to retrace the life of Gautama Buddha.

Buddhist leaders from Vietnam and China met in Wuxi this week as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2026 celebrations.

A solemn procession carrying the infant Jade Buddha statue from An Quang Pagoda to Viet Nam Quoc Tu Pagoda in HCMC, followed by the traditional Buddha bathing ritual, marked one of the opening highlights of the Vesak celebration 2026.

Vesak is not only a major cultural and religious celebration for monks, nuns and Buddhist followers, but also an occasion to spread messages of compassion, harmony and respect for freedom of belief and religion in Vietnam.

A vibrant lotus installation on the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal is drawing crowds during this year’s Vesak season.

The Vesak Celebrations 2026 kicked off on May 23 with a wide range of activities in downtown Da Lat city, the central province of Lam Dong.

Every Vesak season brings remembrance of the birth of the Buddha - and of the mother whose sacred vow across many lifetimes gave birth to an enlightened being.

For generations of Vietnamese people, pagodas have remained sacred cultural and spiritual spaces deeply rooted in community life and national identity.

The arrival of artificial intelligence in Buddhist spaces marks a fascinating intersection between technology and spiritual philosophy.

Vesak 2026 in Da Lat will feature a symbolic ritual where participants release biodegradable notes into Xuan Huong Lake.

According to organisers, this year’s Vesak Celebrations are designed as an “experiential journey”, blending solemn spiritual ceremonies with public-oriented cultural, artistic and social welfare activities.