Dharma talk: Sowing seeds compassion preaching by Junior Thich Dao Thuyen - The second day of temporary ordination retreat for Children in Summer 2024

On July 24th, 2024 is the second day of the retreat. The monks guided the children to meditate and breathe the fresh air under the dawn of the beginning of a new day.

The learners gathered in the main lecture hall to practice dancing and recite the poem "Remembering Gratitude" composed by Most Thich Chan Tinh after breakfast. By this, the Most reminded all attendees to remember the grace of their parents, teachers, the Triple Gem, the country and people around them; try to become obedient children and good students when returning home.

At 9:00 a.m., Junior Thich Dao Thuyen - a monk at Hoang Phap Pagoda gave a Dharma talk on the topic "Sowing seeds of compassion" to the children.

Being fortunate to have all the senses without defects, having good living conditions, having parents who love and care for them, being able to go to the temple to listen to Buddha's teachings, learning good things, children should cherish and try to sow good seeds in their minds to move towards a better future.

The letter from student Nguyen Anh Thu, class 9A, Anh Son Secondary School (Nghe An) to her deceased mother was full of emotion, making the children shed tears after listening. Thanks to that, they know how to appreciate and love their parents more; then, the lecturer reminded the kids to study hard, practice morality, nurture their will to rise up, always be aware of living with gratitude and repayment, and respecting everyone.

Life skills' program taught by Speaker Nguyen Hoang Minh Tan for children by the topic "Gratitude" in the afternoon.

Children participated in the game show "Buddhism Quiz" in the evening.

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