Buddhist wedding ceremony organised for 14 couples in Hanoi

(VNF) - Hang Thuan (Forever Together) ceremony, a Buddhist wedding was recently organised for 14 young couples in the Sung Phuc Pagoda in Long Bien district, Hanoi on April 15^th.

The activity is part of the programme jointly launched by the mucinipal Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Ba Dinh district to promote civilised lifestyle in organising wedding ceremonies in Hanoi. (Source: danviet.vn)

The ceremony was conducted by the head monk and other dignitaries in the pagoda. (Source: danviet.vn)

Sitting in front of the couple in a kneeling position, with hands clasped together, monks raised their eyes and looked at the Buddha statue, loudly chanting prayers seeking Buddha's blessing for the couple to live together till death do them part. (Source: danviet.vn)

"Hang" as eternity and "Thuan" as unity. If a married couple seeks eternal unity, they should sincerely say their vows out loud before the Three Precious Ones and promise under oath to stay faithful to each other for the rest of their lives. (Source: danviet.vn)

Hang Thuan also symbolises 'promise', which says that Buddha, Dharma and Sangha will help the couple overcome any obstacles that they may encounter in their journey. (Source: danviet.vn)

The head monk came in front of the bride and groom to lightly splash blessed water on their heads, wishing them peace and good health so that they can live a happy and harmonious life. (Source: danviet.vn)

Rings handing ceremony. (Source: danviet.vn)

An number of young Vietnamese couples want to hold their wedding ceremonies at temples and monasteries as they want to seek the blessings of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha is increasing. (Source: danviet.vn)

On the same day, a mass wedding for 40 couples has been taken place in Ly Thai To Monument. (Source: danviet.vn)

40 couples included 20 old couples who celebrated their 50 years of marriage. (Source: danviet.vn)

Compiled by VNF