Shakyamuni Buddha Sarira enshrined at Bai Dinh pagoda

Attending the procession and enshrinement of the Buddha's relics at Bai Dinh Pagoda were Doan Minh Huan, member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee; Mai Van Tuat, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; and Pham Quang Ngoc, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Sandeep Arya, representatives of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, members of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, leaders of the provincial People's Council, provincial People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; representatives of provincial departments and sectors, Gia Vien district, along with a large number of people, Buddhists and tourists also attended the event.

The procession of Buddha's relics moved from Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ha Nam) to Hoa Lu city, passing through many routes in the city before being enshrined at Bai Dinh Pagoda.

After the enshrinement ceremony, Buddha's relics were placed at Tam The Temple at Bai Dinh Pagoda and opened free of charge for people and Buddhists to visit and worship from 11:30 on May 21 to 9:30 on May 22.

Bai Dinh Pagoda is the fifth location to enshrine Buddha's relics - the National Treasure of India. This is a special event within the framework of the 2025 United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations hosted by Vietnam. This is an event of great political, diplomatic and cultural significance as well as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the public to visit and worship Buddha's relics.