"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.

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.

Buddhist leaders from 85 countries united in Ho Chi Minh City to call for peace, dignity, and sustainable development.

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

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

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Photographers highlight the beauty of Buddhist values and human dignity through compelling images.

Vietnam Quoc Tu hosts the revered relic of the self-immolated Bodhisattva during Vesak 2025.

The Vietnam Buddhist Academy and Thanh Tam Pagoda become spiritual centers for Vesak 2025.

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).

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.

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.

Buddhist temples will simultaneously ring bells and pray for peace during April 30 commemorations.

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.

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.

With guidance from Pope Francis, the Vietnamese Catholic community has made significant contributions to advancing Vietnam - Vatican relations, transitioning from a non-resident special envoy to the appointment of a resident representative.