Why do we base the resolution on?

The offering of the star award, Yen bridge is considered a belief in relieving psychology, praying for a peaceful new year for many people. However, according to experts, the donation of the star award at the beginning of the year does not have a strict scientific theory. These ceremonies are based on the belief of each individual, not scientific thinking.

According to Venerable Thich Thanh Duong, Quan Su pagoda, star offerings, term resolution, peace prayers, peace prayers or blessings for the first year of life are all synonyms. When doing these ceremonies, people will feel good and peaceful to work and study from the beginning of the year.

" The ceremony to pray for peace at the beginning of the year is an old religious tradition of our people. The ceremony of the pagoda is based on the fact that people's lives are difficult, difficult and urgent without having to use money. to solve all problems, " explained Venerable Thich Thanh Duong.

" The ceremony of worshiping stars and stars all gives people a sense of faith, from which the spirit of strength will be added. This is also very important, because strong spirit will help people overcome difficulties. However, the assistance means that one's efforts are still the main thing, and the wish of the buddhas, the help of friends is secondary . "

Creating good people, reducing evil

According to Venerable Thich Thanh Tu, the abbot of Truc Lam Monastery of Da Lat, in the book " Superstition of Faith, " said that the term of worship is too backward, outdated, how many planets are far away from us. thousand kilometers. What is it that we must offer? The custom of the pagoda to worship on the 9th of January is the star festival.

Also according to Thay Tu, our general body is mixed with evil, when good people come, they will enjoy the good, when the evil will come, they will enjoy evil and cannot escape. Only good wholesome people are created, when the fruit comes, it will be lighter or lessen. For example, in the past, we were suffering a person, because at that time lack of vengeance ability seemed to pass.

At some point, they are eligible for revenge, if we are not protected by many people, it will be true for that person. Conversely, if we are protected by too many supporters, the pay will be light or lose. Therefore, fear of suffering is nothing more, we must create joy. Why is it so unreasonable to solve the term to pray for peace?

"The dedication of the star award at the beginning of the year does not have a strong scientific reasoning. These ceremonies are based on the belief of each individual, not the scientific thinking. Therefore, people need to avoid the lead. to superstition ".

Prof. Dr. Hoang Tuan (Director of UNESCO Center for Asian Culture Research and Application)