HCM City (VNA) – An international Buddhist music and art exchange programme took place in Thu Duc city of Ho Chi Minh City on May 7, featuring performances by Buddhist art troupes from various countries including India, China, the Republic of Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.
As one of the highlight events within the framework of the UN Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025, the programme enriched the cultural exchange activities surrounding the occasion.
The audience was immersed in a serene and contemplative space infused with Buddhist teachings, brought to life through meticulously staged performances. The programme seamlessly blended symphonic, traditional, and contemporary music with modern stage effects, lighting, and visual art, delivering a multi-sensory spiritual experience.
The event served as a meaningful opportunity for international friends to gain deeper insights into Vietnam, a land of peace where spiritual and secular life harmoniously intertwine.
For centuries, Buddhism in Vietnam has been embraced not merely as a religion, but as a way of life imbued with compassion, wisdom, and serenity. Through thousands of years of development, Vietnamese Buddhism has cultivated a distinctive spiritual tradition where various schools, including Theravāda, Zen, Pure Land, and Mahāyāna, coexist in harmony, contributing profoundly to the nation’s cultural identity and moral foundation./.
