One day Retreat at Dong Cao Pagoda – Thanh Hoa province

On February 24th, 2019 (January 20th, The Pig Year), although the weather was welcoming the first breeze, spring drizzle and happiness were still around. With the spirit of cultivation liking for being religious, Buddhists from everywhere gathered at Dong Cao pagoda, Nga Uyen commune, Nga Son district, Thanh Hoa province for one day Retreat at the beginning of the Pig Year.

In the morning, as was invited by the Organizers, Junior Ven. Thich Tam Due from Hoang Phap Pagoda and Junior Ven. Thich Tam Hung – the Abbot of Dong Cao pagoda instructed Buddhists the course of Six Senses repentance and reviewing The Five Commandments, followed by releasing the water creatures.

At 9:30 AM, Junior Ven. - Abbot visited the main hall and shared with Buddhists who came to cultivate. After that, Junior Ven. instructed everyone through the Sutra “Anguttara Nikaya”. After 2 hours with   interesting words and life-related stories which were easy to understand, along with some experience from Junior Ven ’s self-studying process, he helped the Buddhists feel happiness and peace. Junior Ven. also helped good men and believing women understand clearer about The Three Jewels, blessing and wisdom, good things and bad things, …To become Buddhists’ property for the studying process in this life and the way of awaken and rescuing themselves soon.

In the afternoon, everyone entered the course of meditation, reciting the Buddha' name, meditative walking under the instruction of Junior Ven. Thich Tam Due. At the end of the course, instructors and everyone gathered around to share about early spring ’s cultivation awareness of the course and then cleaned up the models for Tet Holiday.

Below are the pictures from the event: