Buddha's remains flown to HK for public worship
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The Qixia Temple holds a ceremony to send the Buddha's remains to Hong Kong. [Photo: Xinhua] |
During a 10-day tour in Hong Kong and Macao, organizers will hold a series of ceremonies in accordance with Buddhist customs, according to Ven. Hong Ming, executive vice president of the Hong Kong Buddhist Association.
Hong said a "grand activity" will be held to celebrate the birthday of Sakyamuni, which falls on April 28 this year.
The Buddhist Association of China will send a team to protect the remains during their travels.
The third World Buddhist Forum will be held in Hong Kong from Wednesday to Friday, marking the largest international Buddhist conference ever held in the region.
Monks and scholars from more than 50 countries and regions will attend the event to discuss the propagation of Dharma teachings and the protection of Buddhist scriptures, and exchange ideas on the development of Buddhist education and the promotion of Buddhist charitable efforts.
The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu has accepted an invitation to attend the forum.
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