Vesak is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists worldwide. The UN General Assembly in 1999 recognised the Day of Vesak to celebrate the thrice-sacred event of the life of the Buddha Gautama.
The UN Day of Vesak 2019 will be held at the Tam Chuc Buddhist Culture Centre in Kim Bang district, the northern province of Ha Nam from May 12-14 (Photo: VNA)
'Vesak' is the year’s most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago that the Buddha was born. It was also on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha attained enlightenment, and it was on the Day of Vesak that the Buddha in his 80th year passed away (Photo: VNA)
The UN General Assembly internationally recognised the Day of Vesak in 1999, with the first being held in 2001, to acknowledge the contributions that Buddhism, one of the oldest religions in the world, has made and continues to make to the spirituality of humanity (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam has successfully hosted the event twice before in Hanoi in 2008 and in Ninh Binh province in 2014 (Photo: VNA)
Dove release ceremony to pray for peace at the 11th UN Day of Vesak, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Ninh Binh, May 8, 2014 (Photo: VNA)
Candle lighting ceremony to pray for peace at the 11th UN Day of Vesak, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Ninh Binh, May 10, 2014 (Photo: VNA)
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Candle lighting ceremony to pray for peace the UN Day of Vesak 2008 held in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Pilgrims to Yen Tu, the Buddhist land at the UN Day of Vesak 2008, in the northern province of Quang Ninh (Photo: VNA)
Requiem for peace at the UN Day of Vesak 2008 held in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Delegates attend the UN Day of Vesak 2008 in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Procession of Buddha on Hanoi streets in the framework of the UN Day of Vesak 2014 (Photo: VNA)
Procession of Buddha on Hanoi streets in the framework of the UN Day of Vesak 2014 (Photo: VNA)
Buddha bathing ceremony and requiem for world peace and prosperity, Bai Dinh pagoda, Ninh Binh province, May 9, 2014 (Photo: VNA)
International delegates who travel to the upcoming 16th United Nations Day of Vesak in Ha Nam province will be able to enjoy free spiritual tours courtesy of domestic tour operator Vietravel.
Vietnam’s policies and guidelines have been adopted to ensure the exercise of the right of every citizen to practice their beliefs while making contributions to national building and defense.
The Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the UN Day of Vesak 2019 held in the country from May 9 to 12 at the invitation of Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh.
The Prime Minister of Nepal, K P Sharma Oli, and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam and attend the UN Day of Vesak 2019 to be held in the country from May 9 to 13 at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
As many as 1,650 delegates from 112 countries and territories worldwide have registered to attend the 16th United Nations Day of Vesak scheduled for May 12-14 in the northern province of Ha Nam, according to organisers.
The construction of the Tam Chuc Buddhist Cultural Centre in Ha Nam province is in the final steps to be ready for the UN Day of Vesak 2019, which is slated for May 12-14.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh highlighted the great contributions that the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Buddhist dignitaries and followers have made to national construction and development during her visits to several Buddhist establishments in Ho Chi Minh City on May 7.
The United Nations Day of Vesak 2019 will be celebrated at the Tam Chuc Buddhism Culture Centre in Kim Bang district of northern Ha Nam province from May 12-14.