The meditation–tea night "tranquility day"

On the evening before the practice day, many students returned to Hoang Phap Pagoda to welcome the One-Day Retreat for Students taking place on August 3rd, 2025.

After registering and receiving passing cards, young participants gathered at the Dharma-Wheel Building to attend the meditation–tea night "tranquility day". The program was attended by Junior Thich Tam Truong - Abbot of Hoang Phap Pagoda and the monks at the pagoda

 

Everyone calmed their body and mind, enjoying every peaceful moment of mindfulness in the warm atmosphere of tea-meditation night. Over a cup of warm tea, the monks sincerely shared about happiness; especially the Abbot kindly reminded the young that Peace and happiness are not far away, they are very real and very close. Happiness is not in the past, or in the future that has not yet come. As long as we are mindful of recognizing happiness, it is always present in every present moment. We will learn how to transform imperfections, unpleasant emotions with understanding, love and awareness by being fully present in the present. Just by staying in the present moment, we have reached peace, gaining true happiness.

 

The tea meditation night is like a precious energy gift that the monks have given to the young, hoping the attendees will receive peace, recharge their energy to prepare for tomorrow's retreat in joy from a warm cup of tea with carefree breathing and friendly sharing.

 

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