**Summary:**
To commemorate the United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV2025), the Ministry of Culture inaugurated a vibrant exhibition on Buddha Dhamma at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City on May 5, 2025. The exhibition showcases various aspects of Buddhist traditions and Vietnamese culture, featuring performances and participation from Sangha members representing India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, the Philippines, and other nations. A "Bathing the Buddha Ceremony" was conducted by senior Sangha members during the inauguration.
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is hosting three exhibitions focused on the dissemination of Buddha Dhamma and its cultural practices from India to Vietnam, including an electronic display of Jataka tales, sculptures of the Buddha, and a comparative study of Buddhist artifacts. The exhibition highlights the digital restoration of the Ajanta Cave murals, including the Bodhisattva Padmapani mural from Cave 1, facilitated by the IBC in collaboration with the Prasad Pawar Foundation of Nasik.
Sacred Relics are enshrined and venerated at the HanhTm Monastery in Ho Chi Minh City until May 8, 2025, coinciding with UNDV2025. Subsequently, the Relics will be placed for exposition at Ben Mountain, TyNinh Province (May 9-13, 2025), QunS Monastery, Hanoi (May 14-18, 2025), and Tam Chc Monastery, H Nam Province (May 18-21, 2025).
For further information, contact Sunil Kumar Tiwari at pibcultureatgmaildotcom. Release ID: 2127176.
Key Entities Referenced
Buddha Dhamma: A set of teachings attributed to the Buddha, focusing on understanding and liberation from suffering.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: A major city in Vietnam, serving as the location for the initial exhibition and veneration of the sacred Relics.
United Nations Day of Vesak UNDV2025: An international observance celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.
Sangha: The Buddhist monastic order, including monks and nuns, with members participating from India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and the Philippines.
International Buddhist Confederation IBC: An organization hosting exhibitions on the dissemination of Buddha Dhamma and its cultural practices from India to Vietnam.
Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Maharashtra, India, known for its ancient Buddhist cave paintings and sculptures, including the Bodhisattva Padmapani mural.
Prasad Pawar Foundation of Nasik: An organization collaborating with the IBC to unveil panels and exhibit the digital restoration process of the Bodhisattva Padmapani mural.
Vietnam Buddhist Sangha: A Vietnamese Buddhist organization headquartered at QunS Monastery, Hanoi.
Ministry of Culture
Vibrant Exhibition on Buddha Dhamma inaugurated
at HanhTâm Monastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 9:29PM by PIB Delhi
To mark the United Nations Day of Vesak (UNDV-2025) a vibrant exhibition on Buddha Dhamma was
inaugurated today at Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing the various aspects of
Buddhist traditions. The inauguration of the exhibition of Vietnamese culture dazzled with pomp and
tradition, featuring stunning performances and heartfelt unity. Participation of Sangha members from India,
Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, the Philippines, and beyond reflected a true celebration of shared
heritage and spiritual harmony. Senior Sangha members participated in "Bathing the Buddha Ceremony"
during the inauguration of the UNDV 2025 Exhibition.International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) also be hosting three exhibitions on the dissemination of Buddha
Dhamma and its cultural practices from India to Vietnam. These are an electronic display of Jataka tales,
sculptures depicting different forms of the Buddha and also a comparative study of Buddhist artefacts from
India and Vietnam. The analysis draws on a variety of resources to deepen understanding of this rich cultural
exchange, including epigraphic inscriptions, historical texts, and visual artifacts. This multifaceted approach
aims to provide a comprehensive narrative of the evolution of Buddha Dhamma in Vietnam, reflecting its
profound impact on art, spirituality, and cultural identity throughout history. The highlight is a display of the
digital restoration of the Ajanta Cave murals, illuminating the ancient JatakaKathas.
The IBC, in collaboration with the Prasad Pawar Foundation of Nasik will unveil 8 panels and exhibit
on separate TV screens showcasing the digital restoration process of the famous Bodhisattva
Padmapani, a mural painting dating from the late 5th century. The mural is in Cave 1 of the Ajanta
Caves, Maharashtra, and it reflects the beauty and classical sophistication of the arts of India's
Gupta dynasty. The exhibition invites visitors to walk among visions of Bodhisattvas and celestial
beings, as ancient narratives gently unfold. These tales remind us that compassion knows no
borders, wisdom belongs to all, and peace is born from the shared dignity of every living being.The sacred Relics ceremoniously enshrined, venerated, and worshiped at the HanhTâm Monastery in Ho Chi
Minh City till May 8th, 2025, coinciding with the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025. Next at the BàĐen
Mountain, TâyNinh Province from May 9th to 13th, 2025 (Southern Vietnam’s national spiritual pilgrimage
site), from here the sacred Relic will be placed for exposition at QuánSứ Monastery, Hanoi from May 14th to
18, 2025 (Headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha), and finally at Tam Chúc Monastery, Hà Nam
Province from May 18th to 21st, 2025, the largest Buddhist center in Southeast Asia.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com
(Release ID: 2127176)