74th Dharma Light Program

On March 26th, 2023 devout Buddhists from inside and outside HCMC came to Hoang Phap to join the One-day practice. This opportunity, the Organizers continued the 74th Dharma Light Program.

After having breakfast, Buddhists gather in the lecture halls to join the session of reciting the Buddha's name, walking and chanting precepts.

In response to the organizers’ invitation, Nun Dr Thich Nu Hue Hoa (Lecturer of Vietnam Buddhist University in HCMC) came to the main hall to give answers to all Buddhists.

Following are the questions in the program:

Question 1: I hope Venerable teaches us how to live mindfulness and awakening in daily life, I am very grateful!

Question 2: Dear Venerable, please help me answer the topic of releasing creatures. The seller the kinds of birds or fish at the market raises a price that the buyer finds expensive, or thinks that the price is not right for it, so the buyer asks the seller to lower it; Or being afraid of losing a lot of money because creatures are expensive, so buyers no longer buy those expensive animals to release, because they think buying cheaper kinds will buy more, then release more lives; However, I think whether it's expensive or cheap while I am asking, if I don't buy it, the sentient beings in front of me won't be saved. My mind is very hesitant between the two solutions. Please kindly teach me clearly!

Question 3: When we see a person doing something wrong, or he/she has words, actions, and attitudes that don't match our intentions, making us feel uncomfortable, can we criticize and point out his/ her mistakes, or not? If we stay silent, the wrong will spread, the consequences are serious, or we say it, that one will get angry, and even the adviser will be troubled. May I ask, what retribution is for this incident? and how to solve it in the spirit of practice?

In the program, there was also the presence of Vietnamese folk opera Ho Minh Duong with the reformed plays, scenes about mother.

After reciting the Buddha name in the afternoon, Buddhists practiced sitting meditation quietly.

The practice day ended in the joy of the mass. Before leaving, each person received a dharma gift, a set of the books "Special points in Buddhism" and "Lessons for Buddhists" composed by Most Thich Chan Tinh.

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