Repentance ceremony (May 14th, year of the Horse) at the pagoda.

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Update: 29/06/2026

The repentance ceremony at Hoang Phap Pagoda was attended by a large number of male and female Buddhists, devotees on Sunday of May 14th, year of the Horse.

Repentance ceremony (May 14th, year of the Horse) at the pagoda.

Junior Thich Tam Dong, as the monks of Hoang Phap pagoda, preached a dharma talk named to all attendees before the ritual.“Why do we come to the temple?” The lecturer began his words with this question to all listeners.

The Monk's question was a subtle reminder to assist practitioners in recognizing the difference between going to the temple and true practice. This helps the Buddhists remember the purpose of their practice, so that we are not people spending many years going to temples and studying many teachings but are still full of resentment, jealousy, and rivalry; but rather than, we truly learn and apply the Buddha's teachings to every moment of our living, transforming our mind, body and even adversity.

Remember surely, we must live mindfully, knowing how to protect our own health, because only with good health can we do many good deeds. Furthermore, a true practitioner must have inner peace, not bringing suffering to their family and those around them on the path of practicing the Buddha's teachings. Then, we will feel peace and happiness because the Buddha is present within us and in our home.