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Vu Lan Festival 2019 at Long Son Pagoda

Khanh Hoa Provincial Managing Committee of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in the morning of August 15 (lunar July 15) held the ceremony of Vu Lan Festival 2019 at Long Son Pagoda (Nha Trang). Monk Thich Ngo Tanh, Head of the provincial Managing Committee of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, and many Buddhist monks, nuns, and Buddhists in and outside the province participated in the ceremony.
 
Vu Lan Festival, originating from a legend of Buddhism that Bodhisattva Muc Kien Lien rescued his mother from the Hell, is an occasion for children of all ages to be grateful and show their gratitude to their parents and ancestors. 
 
Since Buddhism was introduced to Vietnam, Vu Lan Festival has become an important Buddhist festival in Vietnam. 
 
The following are some images of Vu Lan Festival 2019 at Long Son Pagoda.
 
 
Monks reciting Buddhist scriptures
Monks reciting Buddhist scriptures

 

 

Monk Thich Quang Thien preaching meaning of Vu Lan Festival
Monk Thich Quang Thien preaching meaning of Vu Lan Festival

 

 

A Buddhist pinning a pink plastic rose on to a child’s dress
A Buddhist pinning a pink  rose on to a child’s dress (pink roses indicating that the mothers of the wearers are alive)

 

Offering incense to show gratitude to parents
Offering incense to show gratitude to parents

 

Releasing captive birds
Releasing captive birds

 

Offering charity bread to people
Offering charity bread to people

 

People visit Long Son Pagoda on Vu Lan Festival
People visit Long Son Pagoda on Vu Lan Festival
Ma Phuong
Translated by H.N
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