Commemorating enlightened achievement of Bodhisattva Siddhartha at Dong Cao pagoda

Harmony in the delight of the Bless-One 's enlightenment, on the evening of Dec. 30th, 2022 (Dec. 8th, LC), Dong CaoPagoda in Thanh Hoa (belonging to of Hoang Phap Pagoda ‘s sect) solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the Bodhisattva Siddhartha's enlightenment.

Under the attendance of Junior Thich Tam Hung, the head of the organizers, Junior Thich Tam Nghien, the monks of Hoang Phap's pagoda in HCMC together with Buddhists, the ceremony took place in a solemn and respectful atmosphere of disciples.

At the beginning of the ritual, the representative of Buddhists offered a speech to invite the monks coming to Hoa Sen lecture hall. MC Lien Hien announced the reason and introduced the program. Followed by the chanting verses to start for the bell, the mass practice letting go of the conditions and reviewing the sacred moment when the Buddha attained Buddhahood. Next, Junior Thich Tam Hung and monks offered incense to the Buddha and offered flowers to the statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. Receiving the wisdom light from Three Jewels, the Abbot transmitted to all attendees. Then, there was the moment when monks and disciples sat together under the Bodhi tree with the light of candles placed around, practiced sitting meditation and chanting verses of the Abbot.

Next, the mass returned to Hoa Sen lecture hall to read and recite the "Eightfold Path" sutra together. Before leaving, each person received a gift from the Organizers.

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