The relic was escorted by a high-level Indian delegation led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and received at the Vietnam Buddhist University
IN A profound gesture of peace and spiritual unity, the sacred Buddha Relic from Sarnath arrived in Vietnam on Friday for public exposition coinciding with the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025.
The relic, escorted with reverence by a high-level Indian delegation led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, was ceremonially received at the Vietnam Buddhist University, where a solemn ceremony took place before a grand procession carried it to Thanh Tam Pagoda for public veneration.
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) announced the relic’s arrival on X, stating, “The Holy Buddha Relic from India arrived in Vietnam, was taken to the Buddha Hall at the Vietnam Buddhist University for a sacred ceremony and then brought through a grand procession to Thanh Tam Pagoda, where the Public Exposition of the Sacred Relic will take place.”
The Consulate-General of India in Ho Chi Minh City announced the arrival of sacred Buddha’s relics from India, which will be displayed in Vietnam as part of the UN’s Vesak Day celebrations.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, leading the delegation, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to carry the “holy relic” to Vietnam, where it will remain until 21 May. — ANI
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