The ceremonial Buddha bathing and procession from Dieu De National Pagoda to Tu Dam Ancestral Pagoda on the occasion of the Vesak Celebration (B.E. 2569 - C.E. 2025) was solemnly organized on the afternoon of May 11th (the 14th day of the 4th month in Lunar Calendar) by the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Hue City.
Right in front of the main hall of Dieu De National Pagoda, the Moc duc ceremony (Buddha bathing ceremony) was conducted with the attendance of many senior most venerable, venerable, reverends, monks, nuns, Buddhist followers, and thousands of locals and visitors.
Following the ceremony, the sacred statue of the newborn Buddha seated on the Nine-Dragon pedestal was respectfully carried through the Tam quan gate of Dieu De Pagoda and placed on a floral decorated vehicle.
The walking procession followed behind, consisting of thousands of monks and Buddhist devotees. The route began at Dieu De National Pagoda on Bach Dang Street and proceeded through Tran Hung Dao Street (Phu Xuan Ward) - Truong Tien Bridge - Le Loi Street - Dien Bien Phu Street, and ended at the main ceremonial stage at Tu Dam Ancestral Pagoda (Thuan Hoa Ward).
On both sides of the procession route, large crowds of locals and tourists stood solemnly to welcome the procession and offer prayers. The entire scene created a glowing, mystical atmosphere in the heart of the Ancient capital.
Captured moments by Hue today Online:
The Moc duc ceremony conducted at the ceremonial stage of Dieu De National Pagoda
A solemn, reverent atmosphere in the front courtyard of Dieu De Pagoda as the ceremony began
The Buddha procession exiting the Tam quan gate of Dieu De Pagoda
A large number of monks and Buddhist followers joining the walking procession
Buddhist followers on both sides of the street welcoming the procession
A floral vehicle carrying the Buddha statue
A stream of people in the procession crossing Truong Tien Bridge
This year’s procession involved thousands of participants walking with dignity and reverence
Floral vehicles lined up along Le Loi street to greet the approaching procession
Locals praying as the procession passing by
