The Eight Precept Retreat at Tay Khanh pagoda, Thai Binh

On June 05th, 2022, nearly 170 Buddhists returned to Tay Khanh pagoda (Thai Binh province) to attend the retreat of receiving Eight Precepts.

The One-day study program is as following:

- 6h30: Buddhists gather in the main hall.

- 7am: The repentant ceremony.

Beginning of transmitting precepts.

Buddhists precept receiving .

- 9.15am: reciting Buddha's name.

- 11am: have lunch.

- 12am: Take a rest.

- 13h30 pm: Wake up.

- 14h pm: Listen to the dharma.

- 15h30 pm: Repentance six senses.

- 18h pm: Rite of prayer.

          Abandon precepts.

          Complete the retreat.

In the morning, Junior Thich Tam Kinh, the abbot of Tay Khanh pagoda and the monks of Hoang Phap pagoda came to the main hall to transmit eight precepts to all Buddhists and guide Buddhists to practice.

In the afternoon, the abbot of Tay Khanh pagoda had a dharma talk to Buddhists about Value and merit of practicing the Eight Precepts. This helps Buddhists have more faith in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha), diligently doing good deeds to increase the perception of good dharma, eliminating unwholesome dharma. As a result, the present life will be peaceful, happy, and then achieve a good retribution in the future.

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