VietNamNet Bridge – On Saturday, thousands of Buddhists gathered at the Mandala Stupa in Tay Thien Pagoda, Vinh Phuc Province, to participate in a praying for peace rite performed by His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa.

His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa arrives in Vietnam

 

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His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa sat in the middle of the stage.


 

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He spent much time preaching about love of all species and the importance of environmental protection.



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Members of the delegation from India played wind instruments in a ritual chant.

 

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Buddhists listened intently to His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa.

 

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The monks performed a Buddhist dance, with vibrant footsteps.

 

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The ceremony attracted the participation of a large number of Buddhists from different provinces in the country, such as Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Can Tho, Lang Son, Ha Noi, Vinh Phuc, and Hai Duong.

 

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Organizers had to build more giant umbrellas to serve Buddhists.

 

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Mr. Ha Van Quan, 55, from Lang Son Province, had to stand with his crutch for eight hours outside. He did not ask for a miracle for himself, but only wished good health to continue to help his family.

 

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After nearly 10 hours of ceremonies, thousands of Buddhists and His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa continued performing a requiem for the souls of martyrs and victims of natural disasters.

 

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His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa at the Mandala stupa in Tay Thien Pagoda.

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