The closing ceremony of the 2025 United Nations Vesak celebration was solemnly held at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City this morning, May 8. Attending the closing ceremony of the 2025 United Nations Vesak celebration were Politburo member, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh; Politburo member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen; Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh; Minister of Ethnic Minorities and Religions Dao Ngoc Dung.
Panorama of the closing ceremony of Vesak 2025
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Regarding the leadership of the Sangha, there are Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Vice President of the Council of Patriarchs, President of the Executive Council, President of the National Committee for the 2025 Vesak Festival; Most Venerable Phra Brahmapundit, President of the International Organizing Committee for the United Nations Vesak Festival (ICDV); Ms. Inlavanh Keobounphanh, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction; Mr. Chhat Chhet, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Cults and Religions of the Kingdom of Cambodia, along with the Supreme Patriarchs, Supreme Patriarchs, Presidents, leaders of the Sangha Churches, Buddhist organizations; ICDV, world Buddhist organizations; Buddhist sects and traditions.
Politburo member, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh ; Politburo member, Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen; Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh; Minister of Ethnic Minorities and Religions Dao Ngoc Dung attended the closing ceremony of Vesak 2025.
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Vietnamese Buddhism blends with the flow of national culture
In his closing speech, Venerable Thich Thanh Nhieu, Permanent Vice President of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, said that the 20th United Nations Vesak celebration was solemnly held in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the brilliant flags and jubilant celebration of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.
The 2025 Vesak Celebration received more than 1,000 presentations focusing on the theme: "Solidarity and tolerance for human dignity: Buddhist wisdom for world peace and sustainable development", once again affirming that, in Buddhist teachings, the philosophy of solidarity and tolerance are two core elements expressing the spirit of compassion, wisdom and aiming for the common happiness and peace of the community, the sustainable development of each nation and people.
Ms. Inlavanh Keobounphanh, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Lao Front for National Construction
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Solidarity and tolerance are not only Buddhist moral doctrines, but also forever the guiding principles for people's thoughts, words and actions to build a peaceful society, with less conflict and full of love.
Vietnamese Buddhism has always been integrated into the flow of national culture, always accompanying the nation in all historical circumstances. The philosophy of solidarity and tolerance of Buddhism has contributed to creating the identity and strength of the spirit of great national solidarity; contributing to deepening the spirit of patriotism, love for the nation, tolerance, respect for humanity, respect for justice, the culture of love, mutual support, sharing, helping each other... which has been deeply ingrained in the thoughts, feelings, and soul of every Vietnamese person.
Solidarity is a priceless heritage, a precious tradition of every Vietnamese person; it is the strength that makes Vietnam a powerful nation, always overcoming all difficulties and challenges, defeating all enemies, winning all victories, creating glorious and radiant miracles throughout history.
Delegates from 85 countries and territories representing Buddhist traditions attended the ceremony.
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The United Nations Vesak Day is one of the important international cultural events recognized by the United Nations, to honor humanistic values and global peace.
The United Nations Vesak Day is one of the important international cultural events recognized by the United Nations.
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The closing ceremony of the Vesak festival took place solemnly at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City.
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The 2025 Vesak Festival left a deep impression on the hearts of attendees.
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The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak with the theme: "Solidarity and Tolerance for Human Dignity: Buddhist Wisdom for World Peace and Sustainable Development", was hosted by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of Vietnam celebrating the 50th anniversary of national reunification and the 80th anniversary of National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
2025 is the fourth time Vietnam has organized this important event, after successfully organizing the United Nations Vesak Festival at the My Dinh National Convention Center (Hanoi) in 2008, at Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh Province) in 2014, and at Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ha Nam Province) in 2019.
The event gathered about 2,700 delegates, including about 1,200 international delegates from 85 countries and territories.
Within the framework of the festival, outstanding activities include: a solemn opening ceremony, an international scientific conference with presentations at 5 bilingual forums, a Buddhist cultural exhibition and special Buddhist art programs...
The 2025 Vesak Festival left a deep impression on the participants, affirming the role of Buddhism in building a world of peace, tolerance and sustainable development.
Thanhnien.vn
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