Ba Vang Pagoda organizes the 266th death anniversary of Maha Sramana Tue Bich Pho Giac
“By virtue of your compassion and merits, Ba Vang Pagoda was built dignifiedly, enabling the assembly to peacefully practice and propagate the Buddha's teachings for the benefit of sentient beings,” sincerely expressed Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh in the ceremony.
On the morning of October 7, 2023, Ba Vang Pagoda organizes the program "The 266th Death Anniversary of Truc Lam Zen Patriarch Mahasramana Tue Bich Pho Giac," a Patriarch of the Truc Lam Zen Sect and the founder of Ba Vang Pagoda.
The assembly of Ba Vang Pagoda, led by Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh reverently processed the Buddhist rituals to express gratitude to his grace.
On this special occasion, thousands of Buddhists from far and wide gathered at Ba Vang Pagoda or participated online, observed the eight Buddhist precepts to commemorate the great merits of the Patriarch.
Through this program, hopefully, the seeds of gratitude and diligence in cultivation will be strengthened. Monks, nuns, and lay Buddhists will continue to uphold the noble aspirations passed down by the Patriarch, under the instruction of Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh.
Below are some recorded photos from the event:
Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh and the monks offer incense to conduct the commemoration ritual.
The monks pay deep gratitude to the Patriarch.
A monk respectfully offers incense to the Patriarchs memorial tablet.
Thousands of people from far and wide attend the 266th death anniversary of Truc Lam Zen Patriarch Mahasramana Tue Bich Pho Giac.
A paramount view of the Patriarch Death Anniversary program in the second floor of the Main Hall
Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh offers tea to the Patriarch.
The ceremony of the Patriarch occurs solemnly, featuring monks, nuns, government officials and many people attending
A close-up view of the monks, delegates, and Buddists proceed to the Patriarchs Shrine to perform the procession of Patriarch Tue Bich Pho Giacs tablet.
The monks reverently process the ancestral tablet of the Patriarch to the Main Hall.
The Buddhist ritual of offering the six items as a tribute to express their gratitude to the Patriarch as well as the assembly for upholding the noble aspirations of the Buddhist Patriarchs in propagating the Dharma for the benefits of sentient beings.
