"One-Day Retreat for Students – Aug 23rd, 2026.

Over 1,100 students gathered at Hoang Phap Pagoda to attend the "One Day Retreat for Students" held in the warm atmosphere of the Ullambana season of filial piety on Sunday, Aug. 23rd, 2026.

The day of practice began with a walking and sitting meditation session, followed by chanting the Ullambana Sutra under the monks’ guidance in the morning. After the sutra chanting at 9:00 a.m., the students listened to a Dharma talk entitled “Avalokiteshvara within me” delivered by Junior Thich Khai Tuan.

 

The lecturer explained that driven by their vows, Bodhisattvas manifest in various forms to listen to and relieve the suffering and pain of sentient beings. Thus, by practicing mindfulness and listening with compassion, we come to realize that our parents are two great Bodhisattvas who always support us at every step in life and that even those who have wronged us are "Bodhisattvas of adverse circumstances," helping us to grow and mature. With this in mind, the monk encouraged the youth to become "Bodhisattvas stepping into the world"—bringing relief from suffering and bestowing happiness upon others through sincere listening, tolerance, and understanding.

 

The Q&A program themed "From Filial Piety to the Spiritual Path," held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., offered immensely practical value; the monk's wise words helped soothe and resolve the youth’s inner struggles faced amidst the fast-paced nature of modern life."

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Hoang Phap Pagoda Address:

96 Hamlet 8, Hoc Mon Commune, Hcmc

Pagoda office phone: 02837130002

Email: chuhoangphapvietnam@gmal.com

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