Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Son La chapter holds Vesak Celebration 2026

The Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s chapter in Son La province (VBS Son La) on May 31 held the Vesak Celebration for Buddhist Calendar Year 2570 (Gregorian Year 2026) at Truc Lam Hung Quoc Pagoda in Chieng Sinh ward.

 

At Vesak Celebration 2026.

Attending the ceremony were Cha A Cua, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, along with leaders of provincial departments and agencies, monks, nuns, Buddhist followers, and local residents.

The floral offering ceremony in Vesak Celebration 2026.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Cha A Cua presents flowers and gifts to congratulate the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s chapter in Son La province.

Vesak is one of the most important annual celebrations in Buddhism, traditionally observed on the full moon day of the fourth lunar month to commemorate the birth of the Buddha. At the ceremony, a representative of the Executive Board of VBS Son La delivered the Vesak Message for Buddhist Calendar Year 2570 from the Supreme Patriarch of the VBS.

The Vesak message and commemorative address called on monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers to practice the Buddha’s teachings, promote compassion, solidarity, and altruism, and contribute to building a peaceful and harmonious world. They also encouraged spiritual purification and collective prayers for an end to war and the elimination of hatred.

Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Cha A Cua delivers remarks at Vesak Celebration 2026.

Speaking at the event, Cha A Cua acknowledged the contributions made by VBS Son La, as well as by monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers. He expressed hope that the Buddhist community in the province would remain united and continue pursuing the objectives of “Popularising the Dharma for the Benefit of All Beings” and the motto “Dharma – Nation – Socialism.” 

He also called on Buddhist followers and local residents to effectively implement the Party’s guidelines, the State’s policies and laws, actively participate in patriotic emulation movements and public campaigns, uphold the principle of “leading a good life in both secular and religious aspects,” and join efforts to help Son La become one of the developed provinces in northern Vietnam’s mountainous region.

Delegates, together with monks, nuns and Buddhist followers, perform incense-offering and chanting rituals.

 

Delegates perform the Buddha bathing ritual.

Delegates take part in a bird-release ceremony for prayers and blessings.

 

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