Monday, December 14, 2009

Buddha's birthday commemorated in Vietnam, amidst controvers

ANCHOR: In Vietnam, Buddhists celebrate Vesak Day, the day when Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death are remembered. But with the celebrations come accusations of religious intolerance against those who don't follow the state sponsored religion. Here's more STORY: Hundreds of monks in yellow, maroon and saffron robes mixed with government officials and diplomats in suits in a Hanoi convention centre for the week-long UN sponsored Vesak Day. [The Most Ven Thich Thanh Tu, the Vice President ...

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