Opening the Seven-Day special Retreat

On April 12th, 2020 (on March 20th, the rat year) will begin the 94 th Seven-Day Retreat according to the retreat schedule at Hoang Phap Pagoda in 2020.

However, the pandemic Covid-19 is been happening, therefore, the pagoda temporarily has stopped organizing for Buddhists everywhere attending this course. To practice uninterrupted cultivation, Monks and Buddhists organized together an internal co-cultivation group (from April 12th - April 19th, 2020) at Hoang Phap Pagoda.

In the morning of the first day of retreat, Senior Ven. Thich Chan Tinh, Abbot of Hoang Phap pagoda had a dharma talk at the main hall to the mass. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha had intended to Nirvana, because He clearly observes beings always immersed in the five sensations of six objects. Then, He thought about four types of lotus that symbolizes different identities in each person. Since there, He has decided to transfer the wheel of dharma, bringing the miraculous teaching to all beings.

Later, the Senior Ven. told the story of inspiring of Mr. Yasa, as well as the issue of propagating Dharma always is the guideline, is the mission of Hoang Phap pagoda, which has been mentioned and discussed to monks. By this way, Monks have also shared their thoughts on the issue of cultivation and propagation Dharma.

In the afternoon is the time to recite the Buddha's name and meditation walking.

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