The 3rd Three-Jewel Refuge Ceremony in 2022

On Nov. 06th, 2022 (Oct. 13th, Year of Tiger), nearly 1000 people over the country returned to Hoang Phap Pagoda to attend the 3rd Three-Jewel Refuge Ceremony in 2022.

Taking refuge in the Three Jewels is extremely important, marking the time a person officially becomes a Buddhist. From now, all attendees have entered a dharma house, getting a good spiritual path for their life. Therefore, the Refuge Ceremony was held very seriously and took place all day.

 After registering in the morning, participants came to the lecture halls to learn right demeanor when they come to the pagoda, such as the manner of clasping their hands, greeting, prostrating, etc,...these are very necessary and important rules, because not everyone has also conditions to learn these rules. Next, Junior Thich Tam Truong explained thoroughly the purpose, meaning of Three Refuge and Five precepts, the necessary knowledge to become a Buddhist.

 In the afternoon, the ceremony officially took place under the witness of all Sangha at the pagoda.

  From beginningless eons, drifting in the six realms, covered by ignorance, no one avoids making mistakes and doing sinful things. Therefore, each of us should recognize our mistakes and vow not to repeat them. On this occasion, the Master created conditions for the disciples to repent and help purify three karmas before entering the sacred moment, officially becoming a Buddhist. On behalf of the monks, Most Master Thich Chan Tinh transferred Three refuge and Five Precepts for all attendees. Next, the Most had some instruction and encouragement words to new Buddhists.

 The Master clearly analyzed the benefits of taking refuge in Three Jewels and keeping Five precepts. Thanks to this, Buddhists have a more correct view, master themselves to avoid sinful things, gain a peaceful and happy life in the present, not fall into three evil realms in the future and be born in a peaceful land.

 Only in this way we  can  develop the personality of a true Buddhist, contributing to building a better society.

 The ceremony ended in joy for everyone. Before leaving, Buddhists were given books, such as A brief Introduction of Hoang Phap monastery, Summary of the story of Shakyamuni Buddha, Lessons for Buddhists, Buddha Dharma Saving My Destiny, Three Refuge and Five Precepts, Most Thich Chan Tinh’s advice.

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