[In Pictures] Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulates Lord Buddha’s birthday

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered his congratulations to Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, and followers at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on June 2, on the occasion of Lord Buddha’s 2567th birthday (Vesak Day).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits Quan Su Pagoda to congratulate Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, and followers on the occasion of the Lord Buddha’s 2567th birthday.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits Quan Su Pagoda to congratulate Buddhist dignitaries, monks, nuns, and followers on the occasion of the Lord Buddha’s 2567th birthday.

The Prime Minister expresses his best wishes to Buddhist dignitaries and followers both at home and abroad.

The Prime Minister expresses his best wishes to Buddhist dignitaries and followers both at home and abroad.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulates the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) and presents flowers to the VBS on the occasion of Vesak Day.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulates the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) and presents flowers to the VBS on the occasion of Vesak Day.

The celebration of this year’s Vesak Day is held solemnly.

The celebration of this year’s Vesak Day is held solemnly.

A view of the ceremony.

A view of the ceremony.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the Buddha Bathing ritual at Quan Su Pagoda.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the Buddha Bathing ritual at Quan Su Pagoda.

The Prime Minister congratulates the VBS on the occasion of Vesak Day.

The Prime Minister congratulates the VBS on the occasion of Vesak Day.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and members of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and members of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council.

NDO/ Photo: TRAN HAI