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Shakyamuni Buddha relics to tour Vietnam during Vesak 2025

The relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, recognized as a national treasure of India, will be paraded and enshrined in HCM City and three other provinces for public veneration.

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.

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.