After countless years of dormancy underground, this treasure was accidentally discovered by a resident of Bac Ninh while digging for bricks, revealing events that took place 1.400 years ago.
After 13 centuries hidden within an ancient pagoda, the golden box containing sacred treasures was discovered, revealing clues about the spread of Buddhism to Dai Viet from the 7th century.
On December 29th, the Vietnam Buddhist Association held a traditional Buddhist ceremony to permanently enshrine the Heart Relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc at Vietnam National Pagoda.
At Quan The Am Pagoda (Da Nang), the ceremony to bid farewell to the relics of the Buddha as they returned to India took place in a solemn, moving, and respectful atmosphere.
The solemn procession of the Buddha's relics took place from the airport to Quan The Am Pagoda in Da Nang, attracting thousands of monks, nuns, Buddhists, and people along the way to pay their respects.
The relics of the Buddha were enshrined at Quan The Am Pagoda for the first time until June 2nd, and the organizers opened the pagoda 24/7 so that people could come to venerate and pay their respects.
Dau Pagoda (Thuong Tin, Hanoi) houses two mummified statues of two Zen masters surnamed Vu, Vu Khac Minh and Vu Khac Truong, with many unexplained mysteries surrounding them.
The Buddha's relics arrived at Chuong Pagoda in Hung Yen on the morning of May 28th, earlier than expected. Here, people and tourists will have the opportunity to pay homage to and venerate the Buddha's relics for three days.
The relics of the Buddha will be escorted from Truc Lam Yen Tu Palace (Quang Ninh) to Chuong Pagoda (Hung Yen) starting at 6:30 AM on May 28th, instead of 1 PM as originally planned.
Encountering Buddha relics is a rare and auspicious opportunity, but is simply clasping hands and reciting Buddha's name enough, or is it necessary to understand the correct way to behave to avoid unintentionally showing disrespect?
Tens of thousands of Buddhists and people from all over braved the heavy rain to flock to Phuc Son Pagoda (Bac Giang) to venerate the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Phuc Son Pagoda (Bac Giang) is urgently completing logistical preparations, getting ready to provide 300.000 free meals daily to serve people and Buddhist followers who come to venerate the relics of the Buddha.
Following Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, Hanoi, and Ha Nam, Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh) has the honor of receiving the Buddha's relics in a sacred journey to spread the light of compassion, wisdom, and peace.
According to the monk, going to venerate the Buddha's relics is not only a spiritual journey but also a trip to sow seeds of love, faith, and hope for the lives of the underprivileged.
Amidst the bustling crowds, there were children with innocent eyes walking with their parents in silence and reverence, hoping for a chance to venerate the Buddha's relics.
The relics of Buddha Shakyamuni were enshrined in the Three Worlds Hall of Tam Chuc Pagoda before being returned to India, attracting tens of thousands of Buddhists and people from all over the country to pay their respects.
On the morning of May 17th, the Vietnam Buddhist Association held a ceremony of chanting scriptures and escorting the relics of the Buddha from Quan Su Pagoda (Hanoi) to Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ha Nam).
On the morning of May 17th, a procession carrying the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni departed from Quan Su Pagoda (Hanoi) to be enshrined at Tam Chuc Pagoda (Kim Bang town, Ha Nam province).
Amidst the sweltering early summer sun, a man with wooden crutches overcame all difficulties to bow his head and clasp his hands before the Buddha's relics with utmost reverence.
The admirable actions of volunteers quietly assisting the elderly and guiding crowds to maintain order while venerating the Buddha's relics in Hanoi have moved many people.
The Indian ambassador stated that the first arrival of Buddhist relics in Vietnam and their widespread reception demonstrates the special cultural and religious connection between the people of the two countries.
Regardless of the late hour or the scorching sun, more than 3.000 volunteers silently supported every step of the Buddhist devotees as they journeyed to Quan Su Pagoda to venerate the relics of the Buddha.
At noon on May 15th, a sun halo appeared in the sky over Hanoi, where the Buddha's relics are enshrined, moving many people who believed it was an auspicious sign from the divine realm.
In the early morning of May 14th, the sidewalks on both sides of the streets around Quan Su Pagoda (Hanoi) were packed with people and Buddhist followers who had traveled hundreds of kilometers to queue up to venerate the relics of the Buddha.
The procession carrying the relics of Buddha Shakyamuni from Quan Su Pagoda (Hanoi) to Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ha Nam) will be held in several stages, lasting from morning to early afternoon on May 17th.
Following the announcement that Quan Su Pagoda would be open all night, people from all over flocked there, willing to wait for hours to venerate the relics of the Buddha.