Buddhism flourishes in Vietnam: Over 800 monks and nuns walk for alms in harmony, preserving the noble tradition of all Buddhas
Alms round is the tradition of all Buddhas which Shakyamuni Buddha ever said that he must inherit.
Nowadays, monks and nuns - the Buddha's disciples, must preserve and practice that noble tradition to benefit themselves and the majority.
During the commemoration ceremony of Patriarch Minh Dang Quang (November 9, 2023) - the founder of the Vietnamese Mendicant Buddhist Sect, more than 800 monks and nuns from various Buddhist sects across the country, including Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh and the monks of Ba Vang Pagoda, gathered at Minh Dang Quang Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Herein, they went on alms round to commemorate the grace of the Patriarch and to spread this noble tradition to everyone.
Below are some recorded images:
The Sangha calmly went on alms round, which was really a spectacular sight for the onlookers to behold and bear in their hearts.
The monks alms bowl Travels near and far, Helping all beings Is the vow of the Sangha.
Alms round is a practically beneficial method for mendicants as well as alms-givers. This is also a method of practicing and disseminating the Buddhas Dharma.
Most Venerable Thich Giac Tuong - Standing Member of the Verification Council of the Mendicant Sect led more than 800 monks and nuns of various Buddhist sects walking for alms on the occasion of the 100th birthday anniversary of Patriarch Minh Dang Quang.
Over 800 monks and nuns walked in unity, forming a long queue for alms on the streets of Ho Chi Minh city.
The venerable monks walked calmly along the street during the alms-giving ceremony.
The orange-clad robes of venerable monks adorned the path around Minh Dang Quang Pagoda.
The image of monks holding their alms bowls with bare feet on the path grounds partly evoked the image of the Sangha walking for alms in the Buddhas time.
Good fortunes gathered when young Buddhists of Ba Vang Pagodas Youth Club in the South had the opportunity to meet Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh in person and join this special alms-giving ceremony.
The Sangha received offerings from Buddhists.
Buddhists made offerings to the monks with their utmost reverence.
Everyone looked forward to making offerings to the revered monks.
How happy it was as a little girl had a chance to give alms to the monks.
Like a golden dragon glowing, the Sangha in orange-clad robes walked in a calm and solemn long queue for alms.
