The Ullambana Ceremony of Pious Gratitude at Dang Phap Pagoda in Binh Phuoc Province

In the evening of August 17th 2019 (Lunar July 17th the Pig Year), Dang Phap pagoda (Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc province) held the performance on the occasion of the great Ullambana for pious gratitude. In the morning of August 18th 2019 (Lunar July 18th the Pig Year), the ceremony occurred.

At 9 A.M, all bodhimandalas respectfully welcomed the monks to the stage.

Witnessing the ceremony, there were monks from the monks and nuns of permanent administrative Committee of Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation, Bu Dang district; Venerables from pagodas, pure abodes, reciting places inner and outer the district as well as the monks from Hoang Phap pagoda. From authorities, there were Mr. Ho Thanh Son, the Board of internal security, Public Security of Binh Phuoc province; Mr. Nguyen Van Luu – vice chairman of People’s Committee of Bu Dang district; Mr. Le Thanh Hai, member of the standing committee of the district party of committee, chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Bu Dang district, board of Commission for Mass Mobilization of the dicstrict party committee; Ms. Luong Thi Dam – vice chairman of the internal commission of Bu Dang district; Mr. Vo Minh Phuoc, chairman of People’s committee of Doan Ket ward; Ms. Nguyen Thi Tham, the head of Hamlet 2 and others from authorities of Binh Phuoc Province, Bu Dang district, Doan Ket commune, village 2.

After the introduction, there was a pinning roses badge ritual. Then, Buddhist Lien Hong read the meaning of pinning  roses badge. The song The Rose Badge was sung by Buddhist Kim Hue. Buddhists took the badge from the staff. 

In the ceremony, representing for the authorities, Mr. Vo Minh Phuoc, chairman of People’s committee of Doan Ket commune had a short talk, sent some wishes to the monks, nuns and Buddhists for health and success. The board offered the presents and flower baskets to the organizers. 

After that, people took the Ullambana reciting period. The representative of Buddhist carried out the ritual of offering to the honor ones. Junior Ven. Thich Thien Thanh, chef of the monks and nuns of permanent administrative Committee of Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation, Bu Dang district, represented for the monks to offer the things. He encouraged people to well cultivate, serve three treasures, bring up the Bodhi Mind, especially be pious to parents.

In the afternoon, Junior Ven. Thich Tam Quang, abbot of Dang Phap pagoda and the monks of Hoang Phap pagoda came to the hall to help take Triratna to nearly 50 good people. 

The ceremony also had the musical performance of the volunteer team from Dang  Buddhists Dang Phap pagoda.

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