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One-day retreat "Returning to Enlightenment path" at Linh An Pagoda – Taiwan
Update: 01/04/2024
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To commemorate the Birthday of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and the entering Nirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha, Linh An Temple organized a One-day retreat with the theme “Returning to Enlightenment path” on the occasion of Feb. 15th and 19th of lunar calendar.
The retreat was attended by Junior Thich Nhuan Phap, Junior Thich Duc Tin, Junior Thich Quang Thong, Nun Dieu Thien, Nun Tri Thuong, two Buddhists Dieu Phuong, Singer and Musician Phuong Uyen, Buddhist Dieu Minh, and famous singer Thanh Ha accompanying many Buddhists currently living, working, and studying in Taiwan came to attend.
The mass chanted the Lotus Sutra of Universal Door chapter, offered lunch to the Buddha, and prayed for peace and rebirth in the morning.
All participants gathered in the main hall, sat together in mindfulness, listening to the sound of the bell, calming their hearts and reciting the name of Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara with famous singers Thanh Ha - Phuong Uyen.
Next, the attendees listened to the program of questions and answers about the Dharma by the Sangha about the Buddha entered Nirvana and the Birthday of Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara; things Buddhists should pay attention to when starting to study Buddhism, how to have right view, build solid faith in Three Jewels, choose the right path of truth, practice the right Dharma to have a peaceful life.
Last, all participants chanted almsgiving so that all sentient beings, spirits, souls... could benefit together.
After the Retreat of Returning to the Enlightenment path, the mass divided milk cake items into small gifts to give to homeless situations at Taipei train station.
The attendees happily contributed small amounts to donate rice and food to pagodas and monks in Myanmar.