Summer Retreat 2023 at Giai Lam Pagoda, Ha Tinh

Over 350 little cultivators gathered at Giai Lam Pagoda in Ha Tinh to attend a Summer Retreat named Fragrant lotus in summer on June 15th-20th, 2023 (April 28th – May 3rd, the Cat Year).

In six days, five nights, young learners practice living an awakening life at the temple, complying with rules of eating, sleeping, and living according to the Organizers' arrangement.

Attending the retreat, little cultivators will listen to instructions from the monks: Most Master Thich Chan Tinh of Hoang Phap Pagoda; Senior Thich Thien Nhon - Head of Director Board of Thach Ha District Buddhism, Abbot of Thanh Quang Pagoda; Junior Thich Tam Luc - Head of Organizers; Lecturer, Supervisors: Junior Thich Tam Quyen, Junior Thich Minh Dinh, Junior Thich Dao Thuyen, Junior Thich Tam Qua, Novice Thich Tam Chat.

Cultivation program included: six Dharma talks, one discussion session, two skill activities, dharma contest, fun, two Ullambana chanting sessions. Especially, the gratitude night helps kids sow seeds of wisdom, awaken their hearts of love and understanding, etc.

The retreat ended with the joy of the young learners and their parents.

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