The 6th Nikāya Retreat

After a temporary stopping period due to the epidemic situation, Junior Thich Minh Thanh, Abbot of Linh Quy Phap An pagoda instructed the 6th Nikāya Retreat at the 5th floor of Dharma-Wheel Building of Hoang Phap Pagoda for all practitioners on May 29th, 2022.

Before the retreat, practitioners performed the rituals as paying homage to the Three Jewels, announcing rules; Junior Thich Minh Thanh, Abbot of Linh Quy Phap An had a few words of encouragement to the ashram.

Pure internal commandments are "5 humilities, 2 skills" - that is humble, modest, courteous, polite, unpretentious, as well as being self-criticism, self five-senses protecting. The monk analyzed each aspect of conditions, principles and methods to help dignified and effective in retreat, as well as in daily life. We practice humility and respect for those around us to avoid discord and breakdown in relationships.

The  practitioner regularly identifies five aggregates, practices the feeling of calm, and cuteness in all aspects of life, especially the situation that is contrary to thoughts; practice mindfulness on each breath, every gesture, always pay attention to remind ourselves that we are a cultivator, educate as well as  train body and mind. This is one of the methods to practice necessary in mind for ourselves, family, ashram and social behaviors to help practical benefits at present.

 After the period of metta meditation in the afternoon, it is instruction about cultivation and explanations of practice problems.

At the end of the day, the mass together paid homage to the virtue Sariputra Saint and dedicated merit.

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