According to Lao Dong, on May 14, tens of thousands of Buddhists from all over flocked to Quan Su Pagoda to worship Kharifa Buddha. Many Buddhists travel long distances, traveling hundreds of kilometers to worship and enjoy the festival of Khasi Phung.
Ms. Nguyen Nu Thanh Nhan (Thanh Khe, Da Nang) and a group of 10 friends traveled hundreds of kilometers from Da Nang to Hanoi to worship the Buddha's hand.
Ms. Nhan shared: "At first, our group planned to take a plane, but due to a mistake in the am mix schedule, 6 people took a plane to Hanoi 2 days early, the remaining 4 people had to take a bus. If we had time for the afternoon party, we would have come back today. If not, we have to change bus tickets to stay another night".
Although it took Ms. Nhan and many others to queue for hours all morning, they still seemed happy and patient in waiting. Everyone has a respectful heart, hoping to become a heart to worship the Golden self of Buddha - the National Day of India.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Dam (Quang Ninh) is a Buddhist convert of the Linh Tong Hoc Vietnam Association of Khai Nguyen Pagoda. She and many other Buddhists of the tournament have come from Quang Ninh to Quan Su Pagoda since the morning of May 13 to wait for the return of the Buddha.
"The event of welcoming the Buddha's benefits is extremely precious to us Buddhists, an opportunity for us to see with our own eyes the benefits that we have never seen before. We came here to show our respect and confidently hope that the Buddha will bless and keep us, our families, and the Buddhists healthy and safe," said Ms. Dam.
Like other Buddhists in her old age, Mrs. Dam was supported and encouraged by her family and children to attend the Buddha's Compass. Many people from far away brought food and drinks, showing off to rest.
Volunteers and ministries also support the arrangement of accommodation, free meals and drinks for Buddhists to use during the time waiting to worship the Khasi Phung and attend the Great Phat Anastasiast festival at Quan Su pagoda.
The Buddha's favor is now honored on the first floor of the Quan Su Pagoda Hall for people to worship. The worship time is from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. on May 14, 15, and 16.
After that time, Khai Phuong Duc Phat was led a procession to Tam Chuc Pagoda (Ha Nam) from May 17 to 21. After that, the Buddha's reward will be taken back to India.
