Opening of the Youth Retreat - Huong Phap Branch, Cu Chi

In the mind of spreading the Dharma, as well as wishing to support monks and nuns to have a facility to organize retreats, on June 5, 2022 (May 7, LC), Huong Phap branch belonging to Hoang Phap pagoda in Cu Chi organized a Youth Retreat at Hoang Phap Pagoda under the guidance of Junior Thich Tam Do for nearly 1,000 young learners to attend the retreat.

Previously, on June 4, 2020 (May 6, LC), all participants were registered into the course, they were instructed in activities such as a place to eat, a place to bathe, another to sleep...

In the afternoon, young learners listened to the lecture from Junior Thich Tam Truong, Abbot of Hoang Phap Pagoda. The monk preached about happiness when having a human body, full of six senses; So, let's appreciate the happiness we have. In order to have such a life, it takes a lot of causes and conditions to converge, we are very grateful for thousands of species. In the doctrine of Buddhism, he shared about four great graces, which are the graces of parents, teachers, nation, sentient beings. In simple his language, he explained each grace one by one so that it is easy for the children to grasp and understand

In fact, when residing in any environment, we will affect our behavior and personality like that place. For preschool and young people, we should let them be exposed to and live in a good and positive environment. Living in the temple, the children learn how to behave politely with family and friends; schedule activities on time, learn independence (enhance learning).

In the evening, the children came to the time to chant the sutra of Repaying gratitude to parents and sitting in meditation.

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