Tuesday, 04/21/2026
The 10th "Lotus seeds Sowing" Retreat at Dong Cao Pagoda
Update: 05/09/2022
Children are the future of the country as well as the future of Buddhism. They not only are cared for health but also nurtured in the spirit to help them have a right awareness, sow seeds of Bodhi, believe in the Three Jewels, receive core values bringing traditional education.
After the registration procedure in the morning, Ms Lien Thanh and members in the Youth Club showed them fun games and singing in the lecture hall. Junior Thich Tam Hung guided young learners of meditation walking and read the poem “Gratitude”. At 9:00, Buddhist Tinh Thang guided some necessary rules when going to the pagoda and introducing the pagoda.
Next, the children returned to the living room to ask about the Abbot’s health and receive gifts from him. Continuously, it was a moment of collective fun guided by Ms Tue Lien Anh. They can read books, connect with friends and release creatures.
In the afternoon, the children started the time to sit quietly and read the poem “Gratitude” led by Abbot and listen to his teachings. At exactly 14:30, the program paints pictures with meaningful and simple images in order to equip children with independence and learn new knowledge. In addition, volunteer Buddhists prepared for the Mid Autumn Festival in 2022.
At the end of the practice day, the children received moon cakes from monks.
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