Agenda Program of the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak at the Vietnam Buddhist University (VBU) Auditorium.
April 29 - May 3, 2025
(02nd - 06th of April, Lunar Calendar)
EXPOSITION OF THE BUDDHA’S RELICS FROM THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDIA AND THE HEART RELIC OF BODHISATTVA THICH QUANG DUC
April 29, 2025
Ceremony for the Reception of the Sacred Heart Relic of Bodhisattva Thích Quảng Đức (1897–1963) from the State Bank of Vietnam to Vietnam National Monastery, District 10, HCM City.
May 1, 2025
Ceremony for the Reception of the Buddha’s Relics by the delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) held at the National Museum of India, New Delhi.
May 2, 2025
- Procession of the Buddha’s relics from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the Buddha Hall of the Vietnam Buddhist University in Ho Chi Minh City, Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District
- Ceremony for the Enshrinement of the Buddha’s relics at Thanh Tâm Monastery, Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District
- Third Preparatory Meeting of the International Organizing Committee for the United Nations Day of Vesak
06:00 May 3, 2025
Inaugural Ceremony for the Public Veneration of the Buddha’s Relics at Thanh Tâm Monastery.
06:00 May 3, 2025
Inaugural Ceremony for the Public Veneration of the Sacred Heart Relic of Bodhisattva Thích Quảng Đức at Vietnam National Monastery, District 10
May 3–5, 2025 (6th–8th of April, Lunar Calendar)
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES CELEBRATING UNDV 2025
Venue: Lang Le Park, Binh Chanh District.
05 MAY 2025
(8th of April, Lunar Calendar)
FULL-DAY RECEPTION OF DELEGATES, BUDDHIST ART EXHIBITION, AND GALA RECEPTION
08:00– 09:00
The Third ICDV EXCOs Meeting
09:00–10:00
Visit and gift-giving at the center for children affected by Agent Orange (38 Tu Xuong Street, HCM City)
10:00– 13:00
Opening Ceremony of the Buddhist Art Exhibition
16:00–17:00
Supreme Patriarch of VBS welcomes global Buddhist leaders at Vietnam Quoc Tu Monastery
17:30 – 18:30
Travel to Independence Palace for the Official Reception
18:30 – 20:30
20:30 – 21:00
Return to hotel
06 MAY 2025 (9th of April, Lunar Calendar)
OPENING CEREMONY
Vietnam Buddhist University (VBU) Auditorium
06:30 – 07:30
Depart from hotels for VBU Campus
07:30 – 07:45
Arrive at VBU auditorium
07:55 – 08:00
Welcome dignitaries to the Auditorium
08:00 – 08:15
Cultural Performances to welcome UN Vesak Delegations 2025
08:15 – 08:20
Homage to the Triple Gem and Buddhist Chanting for World Peace
08:20 – 08:30
Statement of purpose and introduction of distinguished guests
08:30 – 08:40
The Vesak Message from H.H.Thich Tri Quang Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.
08:40 – 08:50
Welcome remarks by His Eminence Thich Thien Nhon, Deputy Supreme Patriarch - President of VBS; the Chairman of the National Organizing Committee for the 2025 UN Day of Vesak in Vietnam
08:50 – 09:00
Opening remarks by Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, President of the ICDV
09:00 – 09:10
Remarks by Government Representative of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
09:10 – 09:30
Address by H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
09:30 - 09:40
Message from H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, delivered by H.E. Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India.
09:40 – 10:40
Congratulatory Messages by International Buddhist Leaders from China, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos,...
10:40 – 10:45
Congratulatory Video Message from H.E. António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations
10:45 – 10:50
Message from Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO
10:50– 11:00
Address by H.E. Zuraev Igor Ivanovich, Deputy Prime Minister of Buryatia, representative of H.E. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation
11:00 – 11:10
Address by H.E. Chay Borin, Minister of Cults and Religion, Cambodia
11:20 – 11:50
A Group Photo Session
11:50 – 12:50
Luncheon at VBU
13:00 – 13:15
Buddhist Chanting for World Peace by different Buddhist traditions
13:15 – 14:30
Messages from Buddhist Leaders and Government Representatives
- Moderator: Ven. Dr. Khammai Dhammasami, United Kingdom
14:30 – 14:55
Keynote Speech by Most Venerable Dr. Bodhi, President of the Buddhist Association of the United States
14:55 – 15:10
Guest Speech by Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau
15:10 – 16:30
Plenary Discussion on the 2025 UN Vesak Main theme 2025:
- Moderator: Most Ven. Dr. T. Dhammaratana, France
- Speakers:(1) Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmawatcharatheeracharn, Rector, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Thailand
(2) Most Ven. Dr. Thich Nhat Tu, Standing Vice Chancellor, Vietnam Buddhist University, Vietnam
(3) Prof. Dr. Karam Tej Singh Sarao, Former Head, Buddhist Studies Dept., Delhi University, India
(4) Dr. Minh Hoa Ta, President, University of the West, USA
(5) Mr. Carlo Luyckx, Vice President, European Buddhist Union
(6) Dr. Sanath Mahawithanage, Director, Centre for Mindfulness-based Research and Practices, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
16:30 –17:00
Open discussion
17:15 – 18:00
Dinner
18:30 – 20:00
Candle-lighting Ceremony for World Peace
07 MAY 2025, (10th of April, Lunar Calendar)
ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
Auditorium, Classroom Building A, and Classroom Building B
06:30 – 07:40
Depart from the Hotel to the VBU Campus
07:45 – 08:00
Enter the Auditorium
08:00 – 08:10
Buddhist Chanting for World Peace by different Buddhist traditions
08:10 – 08:25
Address by guest speaker
08:25 – 09:25
Congratulatory Messages by Buddhist Leaders
09:40 – 11:40
Session 1: Thematic Workshops (English-speaking participants)
(1) Cultivating Inner Peace for World Peace: Classroom building B (Ground floor)
(2) Mindful Healing: A Path to Reconciliation: Classroom building B (1st floor)
(3) Buddhist Compassion in Action: Shared Responsibility for Human Development: Classroom Building B (2nd floor)
(4) Mindfulness in Education for a Compassionate and Sustainable Future Classroom building B (3rd floor)
(5) Fostering Unity: Collaborative Efforts for Global Harmony: Classroom building B (4th floor)
- 19:00, May 3 - Cai Luong Opera: “The Life of the Buddha”
- 19:00, May 4 - Cultural Performance: “Radiant Vesak”
- 19:00, May 5 - International Cultural Performance: “Sacred Vesak”
05 MAY 2025
(8th of April, Lunar Calendar)
FULL-DAY RECEPTION OF DELEGATES, BUDDHIST ART EXHIBITION, AND GALA RECEPTION
08:00– 09:00
The Third ICDV EXCOs Meeting
09:00–10:00
Visit and gift-giving at the center for children affected by Agent Orange (38 Tu Xuong Street, HCM City)
10:00– 13:00
Opening Ceremony of the Buddhist Art Exhibition
16:00–17:00
Supreme Patriarch of VBS welcomes global Buddhist leaders at Vietnam Quoc Tu Monastery
17:30 – 18:30
Travel to Independence Palace for the Official Reception
18:30 – 20:30
- Gala Reception for VIP Guests, Heads of International Delegations, and Leaders of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha
- Welcome Address by Leaders of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and Government Representatives
- Cultural Performances
20:30 – 21:00
Return to hotel
06 MAY 2025 (9th of April, Lunar Calendar)
OPENING CEREMONY
Vietnam Buddhist University (VBU) Auditorium
06:30 – 07:30
Depart from hotels for VBU Campus
07:30 – 07:45
Arrive at VBU auditorium
07:55 – 08:00
Welcome dignitaries to the Auditorium
08:00 – 08:15
Cultural Performances to welcome UN Vesak Delegations 2025
08:15 – 08:20
Homage to the Triple Gem and Buddhist Chanting for World Peace
08:20 – 08:30
Statement of purpose and introduction of distinguished guests
08:30 – 08:40
The Vesak Message from H.H.Thich Tri Quang Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.
08:40 – 08:50
Welcome remarks by His Eminence Thich Thien Nhon, Deputy Supreme Patriarch - President of VBS; the Chairman of the National Organizing Committee for the 2025 UN Day of Vesak in Vietnam
08:50 – 09:00
Opening remarks by Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, President of the ICDV
09:00 – 09:10
Remarks by Government Representative of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
09:10 – 09:30
Address by H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
09:30 - 09:40
Message from H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, delivered by H.E. Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India.
09:40 – 10:40
Congratulatory Messages by International Buddhist Leaders from China, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos,...
10:40 – 10:45
Congratulatory Video Message from H.E. António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations
10:45 – 10:50
Message from Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO
10:50– 11:00
Address by H.E. Zuraev Igor Ivanovich, Deputy Prime Minister of Buryatia, representative of H.E. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation
11:00 – 11:10
Address by H.E. Chay Borin, Minister of Cults and Religion, Cambodia
11:20 – 11:50
A Group Photo Session
11:50 – 12:50
Luncheon at VBU
13:00 – 13:15
Buddhist Chanting for World Peace by different Buddhist traditions
13:15 – 14:30
Messages from Buddhist Leaders and Government Representatives
- Moderator: Ven. Dr. Khammai Dhammasami, United Kingdom
14:30 – 14:55
Keynote Speech by Most Venerable Dr. Bodhi, President of the Buddhist Association of the United States
14:55 – 15:10
Guest Speech by Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau
15:10 – 16:30
Plenary Discussion on the 2025 UN Vesak Main theme 2025:
- Moderator: Most Ven. Dr. T. Dhammaratana, France
- Speakers:(1) Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmawatcharatheeracharn, Rector, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Thailand
(2) Most Ven. Dr. Thich Nhat Tu, Standing Vice Chancellor, Vietnam Buddhist University, Vietnam
(3) Prof. Dr. Karam Tej Singh Sarao, Former Head, Buddhist Studies Dept., Delhi University, India
(4) Dr. Minh Hoa Ta, President, University of the West, USA
(5) Mr. Carlo Luyckx, Vice President, European Buddhist Union
(6) Dr. Sanath Mahawithanage, Director, Centre for Mindfulness-based Research and Practices, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
16:30 –17:00
Open discussion
17:15 – 18:00
Dinner
18:30 – 20:00
Candle-lighting Ceremony for World Peace
07 MAY 2025, (10th of April, Lunar Calendar)
ACADEMIC CONFERENCE
Auditorium, Classroom Building A, and Classroom Building B
06:30 – 07:40
Depart from the Hotel to the VBU Campus
07:45 – 08:00
Enter the Auditorium
08:00 – 08:10
Buddhist Chanting for World Peace by different Buddhist traditions
08:10 – 08:25
Address by guest speaker
08:25 – 09:25
Congratulatory Messages by Buddhist Leaders
09:40 – 11:40
Session 1: Thematic Workshops (English-speaking participants)
(1) Cultivating Inner Peace for World Peace: Classroom building B (Ground floor)
(2) Mindful Healing: A Path to Reconciliation: Classroom building B (1st floor)
(3) Buddhist Compassion in Action: Shared Responsibility for Human Development: Classroom Building B (2nd floor)
(4) Mindfulness in Education for a Compassionate and Sustainable Future Classroom building B (3rd floor)
(5) Fostering Unity: Collaborative Efforts for Global Harmony: Classroom building B (4th floor)
Session 1: Thematic Workshops (Vietnamese-speaking participants)
(1) Cultivating Inner Peace for World Peace: Main Auditorium
(2) Mindful Healing: A Path to Reconciliation: Classroom building A (Ground floor)
(3) Buddhist Compassion in Action: Shared Responsibility for Human Development: Classroom building A (1st floor)
(4) Mindfulness in Education for a Compassionate and Sustainable Future: Classroom building A (2nd floor)
(5) Fostering Unity: Collaborative Efforts for Global Harmony: Classroom building A (3rd floor)
11:30 – 12:45
Luncheon
13:00 – 14:50
Session 2: Continuation of Thematic Panel Discussions (English-speaking participants)
Session 2: Continuation of Thematic Panel Discussions (Vietnamese-speaking participants)
15:00 – 16:00
Session 3: Continuation of Thematic Panel Discussions (English-speaking participants)
Session 3: Continuation of Thematic Panel Discussions (Vietnamese-speaking participants)
17:00 – 18:00
Dinner
18:00 – 19:00
Proceed to Thisky Hall Convention Center, Thu Duc City
19:30 – 22:00
International Buddhist Cultural Performance at Thisky Hall Convention Center (for delegates)
08 MAY 2025; (11th of April, Lunar Calendar).
CLOSING CEREMONY
Vietnam Buddhist University (VBU) Auditorium
06:30 – 07:40
Depart from the Hotel to VBU Campus
07:45 – 08:00
Arrival at the Auditorium
08:00 – 08:30
Buddhist Art Performance
08:30 – 10:00
CLOSING CEREMONY
(1) Buddhist chanting for World peace
(2) Statement of purpose and introduction of distinguished guests
(3) Remarks by His Eminence Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice President, Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council
(4) Remarks by Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, President of the International Council for the Day of Vesak
(5) Remarks by the Representative of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
(6) Report of the 2025 UN Day of Vesak by Most Ven. Dr. Thich Nhat Tu, Standing member of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha; Standing Vice Chancellor of Vietnam Buddhist University
(7) UN Vesak 2025 Ho Chi Minh City Declaration- In English: Most Ven. Dr. T. Dhammaratana. Vice President of ICDV
- In Vietnamese: Most Ven. Dr. Thich Duc Thien, Vice President – General Secretary of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha
(8) Vote of thanks by Most Ven. Thich Thanh Phong, Vice President of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha
10:00 - 11:00
Luncheon at VBU
12:00 – 14:30
International Participants Proceed to Sunworld Buddhist Cultural Centre, Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh Province
14:30 – 15:30
Ceremony of Enshrinement of the Sacred Relics of the Buddha (National Treasures of India) and the Planting of 108 Bodhi Trees
15:30 – 17:00
Visit the Sun World Buddhist Cultural Complex, Ba Den Mountain
17:00 – 18:00
Dinner
18:00 – 19:00
BUDDHIST CHANTING FOR WORLD PEACE
(1) Statement of purpose and introduction of distinguished guests
(2) Opening Speech by His Eminence Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice President, Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council
(3) Reamrks by Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, President of the International Council for the Day of Vesak
(4) Address by the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province
(5) Chanting ceremony for World Peace
19:00 – 21:30
Proceed to hotel
09 MAY 2025 (12th of April, Lunar Calendar)
DEPARTURE OF DELEGATIONS
All day
All participants prepare for their departure
(2) Opening Speech by His Eminence Thich Thanh Nhieu, Standing Vice President, Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council
(3) Reamrks by Most Ven. Prof. Dr. Phra Brahmapundit, President of the International Council for the Day of Vesak
(4) Address by the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province
(5) Chanting ceremony for World Peace
19:00 – 21:30
Proceed to hotel
09 MAY 2025 (12th of April, Lunar Calendar)
DEPARTURE OF DELEGATIONS
All day
All participants prepare for their departure
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