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Solemn procession and enshrinement of Buddha's relics

On the morning of May 28th, the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni—a National Treasure of India—were officially escorted from Truc Lam Palace in Yen Tu, Quang Ninh Province, to be ceremonially received, enshrined, and venerated at Chuong Pagoda in Hung Yen City, Hung Yen Province. Thousands of monks, nuns, Buddhist practitioners, citizens, and pilgrims from all directions participated in the ceremony of receiving and enshrining the Buddha's relics....

Panoramic view of receiving the Buddha's relics at Chuong Pagoda (Hung Yen City) Photo: Minh Duc

The procession moved through the main streets of Hung Yen City, from Nguyen Van Linh Street to Dien Bien Street, proceeding to Doc Da, then turning right onto Bai Say Street toward Chuong Pagoda. At precisely 10:15 AM, the motorcade escorting the Buddha's relics from Quang Ninh Province arrived at Chuong Pagoda in Hung Yen City. Here, the Buddha's relics were ceremonially carried into the Three Jewels Hall of the pagoda for the ritual ceremony. Subsequently, the Buddha's relics were enshrined in the Dharma Hall of Chuong Pagoda.

Along both sides of the streets, thousands of Buddhist practitioners and citizens reverently accompanied the procession escorting the Buddha's relics. The Organizing Committee mobilized approximately 600 people to participate in the ceremonial procession. Security and order maintenance, traffic flow management, medical support, logistics, and other essential services were meticulously and thoroughly implemented by functional forces and volunteer teams to ensure that the ceremony of receiving the Buddha's relics took place solemnly, safely, and conveniently for the people.

Ceremony of receiving and enshrining the Buddha's relics at Chuong Pagoda Photo: Minh Duc

Following the ceremony of reception and enshrinement, the Executive Board of the Provincial Buddhist Sangha organized visits for monks, nuns, Buddhist practitioners, citizens, and pilgrims from all directions to pay their respects in joyful reverence. The period for venerating the Buddha's relics extends from May 28th through May 29th, 2025.

Nghi lễ cung nghinh, an vị Xá lợi Đức Phật tại Chùa Chuông