Meaningful Charity at Dong Cao Pagoda in Thanh Hoa

Although the local weather is raining heavily, the monk and disciples of Dong Cao Pagoda still always remember to spread love to people to connect good conditions on Oct. 1st, year of the Tiger.

After the chanting Ksitigarbha Sutra, Junior Thich Tam Hung, Abbot of Dong Cao Pagoda, instructed Buddhists to solemnly make the ritual of releasing creatures on Hung Long River, as well as spread love to all species.

 

 After that, the mass continued to return to the temple to recite Noble Eightfold Path Sutra and depart for Nga Son General Hospital to donate more 300 portions of vegetarian meals to the patients being treated here to sow good conditions, led by Buddhist Tinh Dong.

 

On the occasion of the 16th anniversary of leaving home of Venerable Thich Tam Hung, the Abbot of Dong Cao Pagoda in Thanh Hoa; Buddhists and the mass gathered together to organize a small party after lunch on Oct. 1st, lunar calendar. Buddhists and monks express their gratitude and review memories with their master. On behalf of the Buddhists in the ashram, Buddhist Lien Thanh who have been practicing, and living at Dong Cao Pagoda offer wishes and gifts on the occasion of master's ordination anniversary. In that cozy moment, the Abbot had his gratitude to his parents, who gave him the body, his Master gave the precepts; The local government has helped, as well as co-cultivators and Buddhists near and far have effectively protected the dharma with him on the path of serving human life, repaying the Buddha's grace, and building a pure and happy land at present. He also expressed his aspiration and vowed to be a solid support for lay Buddhists. Next, a younger monk, Ven Tam Tuy, Buddhist, had a few words and musical performances offered to the mass. The end is a moment to save memories.

 

Although Buddhist affairs at the month’s beginning were too busy, Abbot Thich Tam Hung did not mind celebrating birthdays for Buddhists in Yen Phap ashram with a birth month of Nov. printed in ID cards. After the opening of Liang-Wu-Ti Sutra and the transmission of ten-good precepts for Buddhists attending the 3rd Reflecting on inner mind Retreat (Oct. 2nd - 12th, LC) the mass sat together to have small party, celebrating with Buddhists, who have November birthdays, and gave gifts to Buddhists. Although the gift is small, it is the Abbot's heart to give to lay Buddhists. Some Buddhists confided, "In my life, no one has ever held a birthday cake to have on my birthday, but the monk didn't mind being busy and organized a small meaningful party ...".

 

The small party ended in the joy of the attendees.

 

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