The ceremony opens with a flower offering carried out by Vietnamese students.
Many Buddhist dignitaries and followers attend the event.
Buddhists in Germany present a basket of flowers at the celebration.
Crowds of Buddhists from Berlin and neighbouring areas gather at Phat Dan Pagoda to join the event.
Speaking at the event, Venerable Thich Tinh Quang talks about compassion and solidarity in the community.
A Buddha bathing ceremony