While the custom of offering sacrifices to wandering souls has been distorted, causing many negative consequences, there are still beautiful stories and images of the rituals and the "grabbing of offerings" in a very civilized manner, which are praised by the online community.
The distorted practice of "snatching offerings for wandering souls" has led to many negative consequences, such as disorder and traffic safety issues due to chaotic搶奪 (scrambling/fighting).
In Gia Lai, the Vu Lan Festival is not only a religious ritual but also an opportunity for every child to express their respect and gratitude to their parents and ancestors.
During the Vu Lan festival, don't reduce Buddha to a mere benefactor, and don't relegate parents to "receivers" in the underworld; spirituality is not a bank for depositing or withdrawing merit.
To ensure that the Mid-Autumn Festival (Rằm tháng 7) is celebrated fully and meaningfully, there are some important points that families should not overlook.
The way families prepare offerings varies; is it only vegetarian offerings that truly reflect the spirit of the Vu Lan festival, or are meat offerings also a way to show filial piety?
The offering to wandering souls is not only a spiritual ritual but also reflects the compassion and kindness of the living, with the wish to help the departed souls alleviate their suffering and hunger.
Besides the meaning of Vu Lan filial piety, the 15th day of the 7th lunar month is also known as the Day of Atonement for Deceased Souls. What is the origin and meaning of this Day of Atonement for Deceased Souls?
The Vu Lan Festival is an occasion for every child to remember their roots, and a complete and elaborate offering will express their sincere respect and gratitude.
Some people spend a few million dong, write their mother's name on a golden scroll, and then calmly sit in a cafe waiting for the priest to perform the ceremony, feeling at peace and telling themselves, "I have fulfilled my filial duty!"
On the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, many families wonder how to prepare the offering tray and when to make the offering to ensure its significance.
I once saw someone prostrate themselves during the Vu Lan festival, with tears in their eyes, but after the ceremony, they called their father and spoke harshly to him over a trivial matter, then sped through a red light to make it to a meeting on time.
In the book "Exploring Eastern Culture in 365 Days," author Thien Nhan suggests several auspicious days suitable for performing the Mid-Autumn Festival (15th day of the 7th lunar month) in 2025.
Every year during the Vu Lan festival, Vietnamese people remind each other of filial piety and gratitude towards their parents. So, what day of the week is this year's Vu Lan festival, and what day of the week is it?
The ritual of pinning a rose on one's clothing during the Vu Lan festival on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month has a very special meaning. Do you know where this ritual originated?
A lack of understanding regarding the practice of releasing animals not only harms the animals being released and encourages hunting, but can also disrupt the ecological balance.
Below are some suggestions for heartfelt wishes for parents on the Vu Lan festival, helping you convey your message of love in the most sincere and profound way.
During the Vu Lan festival, families can offer three offerings: one for Buddha, one for ancestors, and one for all sentient beings; each family can prepare a suitable offering tray according to their circumstances.
The prayers recited during the Vu Lan festival are not simply expressions of wishes, but also convey deep affection and gratitude towards parents and ancestors on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month.
The Vu Lan Festival is a major Buddhist holiday that falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month every year. So, what is the Gregorian calendar date for Vu Lan Festival in 2024?
August 29-30, also the 8th day of the 7th lunar month, saw thousands of Buddhists and tourists return to Fansipan to participate in the Vu Lan festival, creating a particularly moving scene.
Cư dân mạng Việt đang xúc động chia sẻ video ghi lại cảnh người phụ nữ trao hoa miễn phí cho những người gọi điện về cho đấng sinh thành và nói “con yêu mẹ”.
On the morning of August 30th (the 8th day of the 7th lunar month), many people in Hanoi burned votive paper offerings right on the sidewalks, and even in the middle of the road, causing thick smoke to fill the streets.
Many people treat their parents poorly while they are alive, but after their parents die, they burn mountains of paper offerings; their filial piety is nothing more than a collection of paper offerings.
On the evening of August 29th (the 14th day of the 7th lunar month), thousands of people flocked to Phuc Khanh Pagoda (Dong Da District, Hanoi) to participate in the Vu Lan festival, respectfully paying homage to their parents, grandparents, and ancestors.
Caring for and looking after parents' health is always a meaningful gift that helps the elderly enjoy fulfilling time with their children and grandchildren.