The exhibition showcases Vietnamese Buddhism's unique heritage, highlighting its rich cultural identity while boosting integration and connection with global Buddhist traditions.
This is the first time these Buddhist cultural treasures have been publicly displayed.
At the event, visitors can explore a vibrant atmosphere of Buddhist culture, featuring rituals, monastic robes, traditional instruments, scriptures, woodblocks, tea ceremonies, imperial edicts, and rare photos and documents.
The exhibition highlights include detailed reconstructions of the Amitabha Buddha from Phat Tich Pagoda and the Three Buddhas from Linh Ung Pagoda, reflecting significant eras in the development of Vietnamese Buddhism.
The Snow Mountain statue at Mia Pagoda in Hanoi depicts Prince Siddhartha's ascetic practice in the Himalayas before his enlightenment.
The exhibition also introduces Old-painted Buddha artworks by artist Vu Khac Diep. The paintings are created on bronze sheets using 9999 gold powder and liquid gold.
Most Venerable Dr Tampalawela Dhammaratana, Executive Vice President of the International Council for the Day of Vesak, attended the Buddha bathing ceremony after the exhibition's opening.
The Vietnam Buddhist University, where the grand ceremony is organised, can serve 30,000 attendees, including around 3,000 guests and delegates.
