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India to airlift sacred Buddha relics to Vietnam for Vesak 2025

India’s government will officially transport sacred Buddha relics - recognized as national treasures - to Vietnam by military aircraft, marking a spiritual highlight of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak hosted by Vietnam.

Vesak to highlight Buddhist insights for world peace, sustainable development

Vesak 2025 is expected to strengthen exchanges and friendship between the Vietnamese people and international friends, and affirm Vietnam’s position and responsibility to the UN and the international community.

Vietnam Buddhist Sangha donates $120,000 to aid earthquake-hit Myanmar

A Vietnamese Buddhist delegation traveled to Mandalay to provide humanitarian support, donating $120,000 to aid temples and affected residents.

Vesak 2025: Vietnam finalizes plan for global Buddhist summit in HCM City

A detailed proposal will be submitted to the Government in April, with preparations underway for major cultural events and international participation.

Final push for Vesak 2025 preparations in Ho Chi Minh City

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and city authorities are working together to ensure the event's success, with completion expected by mid-April.

Bhutan’s Queen Mother to attend Vesak 2025 celebration in Vietnam

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 will officially commence on May 6 at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, with the presence of Sri Lanka’s president and Bhutan’s Queen Mother, among other distinguished guests.

UN Vesak 2025 in HCM City draws global attention with messages from 80 nations

Vietnam’s UN Vesak 2025 receives over 450 congratulatory messages from Buddhist leaders across 80 countries, emphasizing global Buddhist unity.

Vietnam completes 80% of preparations for United Nations Vesak 2025

With only months to go, Vietnam has nearly completed preparations for the United Nations Vesak 2025, set to host leaders, scholars, and Buddhist representatives from 80 countries in a grand international celebration.

Buddha’s sacred relics to be enshrined in Vietnam for UN Vesak 2025

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has secured the enshrinement of Buddha’s sacred relics from India, set to be displayed during the UN Vesak 2025 celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City.

UN Vesak Day 2025 in Vietnam to welcome delegates from 80 countries

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Vietnam is expected to attract around 2,000 participants, including 1,000 international delegates from 80 countries.

VN, Laos, and Cambodia Buddhist leaders vow to promote peace, harmony

The Buddhist Leaders’ Conference has the goal of promoting traditional relationships, solidarity and co-operation in Buddhism between the three countries.

Saigonese release lanterns to celebrate Buddha's birthday

Thousands of people gathered at Phap Hoa Pagoda, HCM City, on May 30 for in the largest lantern releasing ceremony to pray for peace on the occasion of the Buddha's 2567th birthday.

Vietnam’s first Buddhism Museum in Vietnam opens in Da Nang

 VietNamNet Bridge - More than 500 Buddhist antiquities, including artifacts rated as national treasures, are on display at the Museum of Buddhist Culture in the central city of Da Nang.