The Vu Lan holiday season is one of the important holidays of Vietnamese Buddhism. This is also a time for children and grandchildren to express gratitude to their parents, grandparents and ancestors.
In the cozy and solemn atmosphere of the approaching holiday, performing the following meaningful activities with your parents will help strengthen the bond between generations.
Go to temple
Going to pagoda is one of the traditional and meaningful activities during the Vu Lan holiday. Going to temple with parents not only has spiritual significance but also helps each member calm down to find peace in busy daily life.
Before going to the temple, prepare fresh flowers, incense, lamps and other offerings with your parents to offer to the Buddha altar. At the same time, pay attention to choosing elegant clothes to show respect for the place you are visiting.
In particular, don't forget to participate in prayer rituals, chant sutras, and listen to meaningful Dharma sermons with your parents to nourish your soul.
Cozy family meal
A cozy family meal during the Vu Lan holiday will create an opportunity for family members to meet and gather together. This is also an opportunity for generations to share stories, memories and express love.
During the Vu Lan festival, family meals also have sacred meaning when children and grandchildren can express gratitude and filial piety to their parents through dishes prepared by themselves.
Plan and prepare dishes that your parents love, such as traditional dishes, simple but rich in hometown flavor. A cozy space and delicious dishes will help family members have more unforgettable moments and memories.
Participate in volunteer activities
Vu Lan Festival is also an opportunity to participate in volunteer activities with parents and share with less fortunate people in society. Participating in volunteer activities will help family members become more deeply aware of the value of compassion, sharing and responsibility towards the community.
Join your parents in volunteer activities to bring great meaning and help society become better.
