The 2nd day of Summer Retreat 2026 with theme "Life's slopes".

The morning of July 07th, 2026 is the second day of the retreat. Starting at 05: 00 a.m, students actively exercised, and performed together a song "Thank you for staying up late with me," which creates an atmosphere full of energy, and dynamism among the young for the new day in front of the temple main hall.

At 08:00 a.m, all students listened to a dharma talk named "Living in the Light" preached by Junior Thich Minh Thien - Abbot of Duc Hoa Pagoda, Di An Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

 

The core moral values of humanity seem to have gradually faded in the relentless flow of modern society. For this reason, the lecturer skillfully preached the Sutta to the Four kinds of people (Samyutta Nikaya, Sutta No. 1146. Pali, S. 3.21. Puggala). This sutta, delivered by the Buddha to King Pasenadi, expounds on karma and the value of human beings. The Buddha explains the four types of people: The person who goes from darkness to darkness, the person who goes from darkness to light, the person who goes from light to darkness, the person who goes from light to light. Light and darkness symbolize the circumstances of human life. Therefore, regardless of the environment or circumstances, every young person needs to have a correct understanding and strive their best to always choose to move towards the light and live in the light.

 

In reality, the beauty in life will make people overwork themselves to achieve what they seek. This is very different from the beauty and light of Buddhist teachings, which guide people to a life of love, letting go, harmony, and living in accordance with human moral values.

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