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Monks of Hoang Phap Pagoda gathering together at the rain-Retreat
Update: 12/06/2021
After the monastic confessing rite at the pagoda, the monks of Hoang Phap Pagoda started to enter the time of rain-retreat.
Every year in the three months of rainy seasons, monks and nuns must gather in a certain retreat of residence to train the body and mind, practice and cultivate the precepts - concentration - wisdom, uphold the commandments of the pagoda and Sangha, benefiting oneself and for all beings.
The Monks settle in a place, live together, study more diligently in time of chanting, reciting Buddha's name and walking meditation. All cultivating courses, meals, labor, studying ... are encouraged and obeyed by the Monks in the Management Board.
Duration of the rain-retreat will begin the lunar month of April 16th (May 27th, 2021), and end on July 16th, Lunar calendar. (Aug. 23rd, 2021).