Buddhism in Vietnam

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Buddha relic welcomed to Hanoi’s Quan Su Pagoda for public veneration

At around 5:00 PM today, the sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha - recognized as a national treasure of India - were solemnly welcomed to Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi, the headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.

Tam Chuc Pagoda hosts final stop of Buddha relic’s Vietnam journey

From May 17 to 20, the sacred relic is enshrined at Tam Chuc, drawing pilgrims nationwide.

Vietnam joins Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Thailand in hosting Buddha relics

The Buddha relics are enshrined in Vietnam for the first time as part of Vesak 2025 celebrations.

World's tallest Buddha statue to rise in Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa Province

Vietnam’s spiritual tourism sector is set to make history with a 167.5m Buddha statue atop Nua Mountain.

The immortal heart of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc remembered by revered monks

"Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc is a radiant symbol of the compassion, wisdom, and courage of a living bodhisattva, and of the engaged spirit of Vietnamese Buddhism," said the Fourth Supreme Patriarch.

Heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc to be enshrined at Da Bao Tower

The sacred heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc will be formally enshrined at Da Bao Tower on May 11 as part of Vesak 2025.

Shakyamuni Buddha’s sacred Śarīra enshrined in Ba Den Mountain

The Buddha’s sacred Śarīra is enshrined at the Buddhist exhibition centre within the tourist site from May 8 to 13, allowing Buddhist followers and the public to pay their respects during the Vesak celebrations.

Vesak 2025 inspires faith, harmony, and social progress, says Deputy PM

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh said Vesak 2025 awakens compassion and hope, building a vision of peace and cooperation.

UN Vesak 2025 closes in Ho Chi Minh City with call for peace and unity

Vesak 2025 closed with over 3,000 delegates celebrating Buddhist wisdom for a peaceful, sustainable world.

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.”

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.

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.

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).