Opening summer retreat 2022 at Co Am Pagoda

On the morning of July 12th, 2022, Co Am Pagoda (Nghe An province), belonging to Hoang Phap pagoda officially held the opening ceremony of 2022 Summer Retreat for 500 young people inside and outside the province.

The ceremony was witnessed by the Venerable Sangha, the presence of many leaders from Dien Chau district, Minh Chau commune and School Director Board and all the students.

After the opening ceremony, students officially entered the 2022 Summer Retreat in chanting Ullambana sutra.

In the afternoon, all participants mixed outdoor folk games and collective activities.

Before the evening rite, the students had the time of quiet sitting. Then, a periodical penitential rite led by the monks. All participants chanted the sutra named Daily recitation and had penitential prostrations. 

At the end of the rite, students feel their mind is more comfortable and purer.

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