2
5

A warm visit of the South Korean group to Ba Vang Pagoda

News & Updates, 12:54 PM, November, 10 2024
2
5

On November 8, Ba Vang Pagoda warmly welcomed a group of South Korean visitors organized by Seven Star Trade & Travel Co., Ltd., Hanoi. During their visit, the group respectfully requested a prayer ritual for peace and well-being from the Pagodas monks. The representative monks kindly accepted in response, performing the ritual and praying for their peace, health, and success.

Following this solemn ritual, the group toured around the Pagoda, admiring its serene and charming scenery and unique architecture. They also expressed their good impressions of the Pagodas landscape and appreciation of the heartfelt welcoming of the monks and Buddhists here.

Representatives of the Korean group expressed: “The Pagoda is magnificent. Today, the monks and Buddhists here have welcomed us in a wonderful manner, and we sincerely appreciate that.”

May this experience deepen their faith in the Three Jewels and inspire them to practice Buddhism, gaining peace and happiness in life.

The South Korean visitors express gratitude for the warm welcome of the monks

The South Korean visitors express gratitude for the warm welcome of the monks

The short video gave the South Korean group a general view of Ba Vang Pagoda and the Buddhist activities practiced by the fourfold assembly of Ba Vang Pagoda

The short video gave the South Korean group a general view of Ba Vang Pagoda and the Buddhist activities practiced by the fourfold assembly of Ba Vang Pagoda

Upon the group's request, the monks performed a ritual to pray for peace for the group at the Main Hall of the pagoda. The scent of burning incense wafting in the air and the monks chanting created a solemn and peaceful atmosphere of the ritual

Upon the group's request, the monks performed a ritual to pray for peace for the group at the Main Hall of the pagoda. The scent of burning incense wafting in the air and the monks chanting created a solemn and peaceful atmosphere of the ritual

Together joining hands and reciting the Buddhas name, the group followed the monks instruction and turned their hearts toward the Three Jewels. Hoping that this auspicious deed will help everyone gain merits, thus being peaceful and happy

Together joining hands and reciting the Buddhas name, the group followed the monks instruction and turned their hearts toward the Three Jewels. Hoping that this auspicious deed will help everyone gain merits, thus being peaceful and happy

The monks and the group took souvenir photos at the Main Hall

The monks and the group took souvenir photos at the Main Hall

During this trip, the group also had an opportunity to visit the statue of the Buddha entering Nirvana on the first floor of the Great Lecture Hall of the pagoda - the largest on-mountain lecture hall in the world

During this trip, the group also had an opportunity to visit the statue of the Buddha entering Nirvana on the first floor of the Great Lecture Hall of the pagoda - the largest on-mountain lecture hall in the world

The monks instructed and led the group to circumambulate around the statue to express their respect toward Shakyamuni Buddha

The monks instructed and led the group to circumambulate around the statue to express their respect toward Shakyamuni Buddha

With respect for Buddha, everyone bowed to the Buddha together. Surely, this experience will leave unforgettable memories in their hearts.

With respect for Buddha, everyone bowed to the Buddha together. Surely, this experience will leave unforgettable memories in their hearts.

The monks and the group took souvenir photos at the Great Lecture Hall, the world's largest on-mountain lecture hall

The monks and the group took souvenir photos at the Great Lecture Hall, the world's largest on-mountain lecture hall

The group happily received valuable gifts from the pagoda, which were sutras and verses from the Buddha's teachings for peace in life

The group happily received valuable gifts from the pagoda, which were sutras and verses from the Buddha's teachings for peace in life

The group happily received valuable gifts from the pagoda, which were sutras and verses from the Buddha's teachings for peace in life

The group happily received valuable gifts from the pagoda, which were sutras and verses from the Buddha's teachings for peace in life

Joy was evident on everyone's faces at the warm welcome from the monks and Buddhists of Ba Vang Pagoda

Joy was evident on everyone's faces at the warm welcome from the monks and Buddhists of Ba Vang Pagoda

Surely these would be unforgettable memories of the country and people of Vietnam for the group

Surely these would be unforgettable memories of the country and people of Vietnam for the group

The solemn ritual to pray for peace took place in the reverence of the group

The solemn ritual to pray for peace took place in the reverence of the group

The group respectfully clasped their hands and concentrated, following the monks' instruction

The group respectfully clasped their hands and concentrated, following the monks' instruction

Upon the request of the group, the monks performed a ritual to pray for peace for the groups

Upon the request of the group, the monks performed a ritual to pray for peace for the groups

The group recited the “Mangala Sutra

The group recited the “Mangala Sutra" to pray for peace for themselves, their families, and the country

The delegation listened attentively to the monks sharing the meaning of the statue of the Buddha entering Nirvana on the first floor of the Great Lecture Hall.

The delegation listened attentively to the monks sharing the meaning of the statue of the Buddha entering Nirvana on the first floor of the Great Lecture Hall.

The guests attentively circumambulated around the statue of the Buddha entering Nirvana

The guests attentively circumambulated around the statue of the Buddha entering Nirvana

5
Share
Comment (2)

Read more

08:20 AM, May, 17 2026
08:20 AM, May, 17 2026
Announcement: Ba Vang Pagoda Grand Vesak Celebration BE 2570 - CE 2026

Another Vesak season has arrived in the joyful hearts of Buddhists across the five continents...

0 8

Announcement: Ba Vang Pagoda Grand Vesak Celebration BE 2570 - CE 2026

09:15 AM, April, 25 2026
09:15 AM, April, 25 2026
Delicate hydrangeas in bloom at Ba Vang Pagoda

As April arrives with the shifting air from spring to summer at Ba Vang Pagoda, visitors can easily see hydrangea bushes in full bloom around the campus...

0 5

Delicate hydrangeas in bloom at Ba Vang Pagoda

21:18 PM, April, 10 2026
21:18 PM, April, 10 2026
Solemnly conducting the Dharma Ceremony of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara’s Five Hundred Names at Ba Vang Pagoda

Through these practices, may they rescue beings from suffering and bring genuine happiness to themselves and others...

0 2

Solemnly conducting the Dharma Ceremony of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara’s Five Hundred Names at Ba Vang Pagoda

22:24 PM, April, 04 2026
22:24 PM, April, 04 2026
Commemorating the Parinirvana - dedicating our deepest devotion to the Compassionate Father

In that sacred atmosphere, Thay then led the Sangha and lay devotees to the stupa enshrining the Buddha’s relics, sincerely paying homage and offering flowers to the World-Honored One’s relics.

0 3

Commemorating the Parinirvana - dedicating our deepest devotion to the Compassionate Father

21:38 PM, March, 28 2026
21:38 PM, March, 28 2026
Deep homage to the Great Renunciation of Prince Siddhattha (Shakyamuni Buddha) on the monthly Uposatha Day at Ba Vang Pagoda

Every year on the eighth day of the second lunar month, Buddhists' hearts are filled with profound emotion to commemorate Prince Siddhattha’s Great Renunciation.

0 1

Deep homage to the Great Renunciation of Prince Siddhattha (Shakyamuni Buddha) on the monthly Uposatha Day at Ba Vang Pagoda

22:47 PM, February, 18 2026
22:47 PM, February, 18 2026
Happy Lunar New Year from Ba Vang Pagoda

People joyfully visit Ba Vang Pagoda for a spring pilgrimage, offering prayers to the Buddhas for a peaceful and joyful year ahead...

0 1

Happy Lunar New Year from Ba Vang Pagoda

08:06 AM, January, 02 2026
08:06 AM, January, 02 2026
In deepest gratitude to the Patriarch: Ba Vang Pagoda celebrates the 767th birth anniversary of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong

The assembly then vowed to follow his shining example, diligently studying and practicing the Buddha Dharma, and continuing the noble vows of the Patriarch...

0 15

In deepest gratitude to the Patriarch: Ba Vang Pagoda celebrates the 767th birth anniversary of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong

08:54 AM, November, 10 2025
08:54 AM, November, 10 2025
Moments of reflection and gratitude unfolded at the "Tea – Season of Gratitude and Youth" program

Under the monks’ guidance, young retreatants... entered a short meditation, contemplating the grace and kindness of their teachers throughout their lives.

0 20

Moments of reflection and gratitude unfolded at the 'Tea – Season of Gratitude and Youth' program


If you don't know where to start, just click here