Wishing for Peace Ceremony at Giai Lam Pagoda - Hà Tĩnh

Sáng ngày 25/02/2018 (nhằm ngày 10 tháng Giêng năm Mậu Tuất ), hàng ngàn thiện nam tín nữ Phật tử đã về chùa Giai Lam tham dự lễ cầu an đầu năm.

Old year was gone, New year has come, together with hopes for a better life. In that very important moment in the new year, certainly, everyone wanted to pray for a joyful life, a heathy body as well as to receive the blessings from the light of compassion and wisdom from the Buddha. 

At the beginning of the ceremony, Ven. Thich Tam Nguyen had shared some Buddha"s teachings to the attendants in order to guide them on their learning path. After the speech, he sent his wishes to all Buddhists for another peaceful year. 

At 9 o"clock, it was the welcome ceremony to the clergy delegation. Started with the offering ritual and a chanting session to wish for peace. The mass chanted harmoniously, praying for a peaceful year; wishing more people will be enlightened to Three Jewels, to practice Buddha"s teachings in order to have a happy life in a peaceful world. 

 

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