One-day Retreat for Teenager at Nhat Phap pagoda in Dong Nai

On May 12th, 2024 Nhat Phap pagoda in Dong Nai province (belonging to Hoang Phap pagoda’s sect) held the One-Day Retreat for Teenagers to attend with the topic Khanh Phap Buddhist Family.

After stabilizing the ashram for all participants, the retreat read twenty things of Parents' Gratitude composed by Most Thich Chan Tinh of Hoang Phap Pagoda.

The monks guided them to the lecture hall to learn necessary demeanor when coming to the temple: clasping hands, saluting, prostrating, and offering lunch.

To welcome the Buddha Shakyamuni Birthday, the children participated in the contest "Learning about the Life of Buddha" to show their sincere gratitude to Him.

Before returning home, all participants were given dharma gifts from the monks, including books named Lessons of Gratitude, Lessons for Children, Lessons for Teenagers composed by Most Thich Chan Tinh. The retreat ended in the joy of participants.

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