One-day Summer Retreat at Can Mon Pagoda

On July 10th, 2022 (June 12th, the Year of the Tiger), Can Mon Pagoda held One - day Summer Activity Course for teenagers.

Although the weather was not favorable in the morning, young learners gathered at the temple to study for a full day. Before starting a Dharma talk, the monk taught the method of sitting meditation, walking meditation and singing some meditation songs to cultivate mindfulness.

Exactly 09:15 is the time for a dharma talk by Junior Thich Tam Luc, the monks of Hoang Phap Pagoda sent to young people the topic "Human values". By his lecture, he transferred the Buddha’s teachings to raise human moral qualities. From the stories told, vivid evidence helps them realize their true values, think positively, and become a useful person for society.

In the afternoon, the learners read the poem of Gratitude, meditate and then have healthy fun activities.

At the end of the retreat, young people were given gifts of dharma by the monks, including books: Sunshine in the rain, Good examples in East and West, Lessons for Teenage, Nimba Tree Leaves, Victory of Love, and Lessons for Buddhists was composed by the Hoang Phap Pagoda's Master Thich Chan Tinh.

The cultivated day is interesting, fun, healthy and meaningful.

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