Buddha Purnima or Vesak 2024 is going to be observed in a big way in Vietnam on 23rd May

Buddha Purnima, which is observed on full moon of 'Vaisakh' month to mark the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha  falls on May 23 in 2024.

Though the Vietnamese Buddhism follows the Mahayana tradition but its doctrinal position is inclusive and syncretic by incorporating the spiritual aspects of other Buddhist traditions in the neighbouring countries.

Vesak Day in Vietnam is observed at Bai Dinh Temple – Ninh Binh, with great enthusiasm with a ritual bath for Buddha’s birthday and prayers for peace and happiness for the entire world. A solemn cultural show at the temple is marked with a colourful and joyous atmosphere during the festival.

 The Vietnamese Buddhism is central to the ‘LOTUS AND AMITABHA SUTRAS’ which have described in the following haiku.

 

LOTUS SUTRA HAIKU

Witness mundane life

Like deluding spread of murk -

Rise up like lotus

~*~

Grapple with mind's murk

Rise above-n-beyond your mind

by being desires-free


 AMITABHA SUTRA HAIKU

Endure past karma

Repent and do good Karma

Purify your mind

~*~

Gossip and slander -

These are deadly evils -

Deep practice quietude!

~*~

Meditate and chant!

Contemplate and self-reflect!

Get inward centered !

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