Vesak 2014

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2014 Vesak & Vietnam’s imprints

Themed “Buddhist Perspective towards Achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals”, the 2014 United Nations Day of Vesak was held in Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh Province from May 6-10, 2014.

Buddhist book translated into Vietnamese

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese version Tam An Lac of The Restful Mind by His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa, one of the most revered contemporary spiritual masters of the Buddhism's Drukpa Lineage, officially hit bookstores on May 14.

Buddhists flock to Vietnam’s largest temple for Vesak

 VietNamNet Bridge - Tens of thousands of Buddhists from across the country have flocked to Bai Dinh, the largest temple in Vietnam, to attend the opening celebration of Vesak 2014, the international Buddhist event that takes place from May 7 to 11.

The largest temple in Southeast Asia viewed from flying cameras

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bai Dinh - the largest temple in Southeast Asia - is preparing for the opening ceremony of the Vesak 2014.

Buddhists from 100 countries to attend Vesak in Vietnam

The second time hosting the United Nations Day of Vesak, the Vietnam Buddhist Shangha is expected to welcome 10,000 people, including 1,500 delegates from 100 countries around the world.

Vietnam, New Zealand strengthen defence ties

The Defence Ministries of Vietnam and New Zealand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Hanoi on November 25 to strengthen bilateral ties.