Youth towards Buddhism Retreat and Tea Meditation at Giai Lam pagoda, Ha Tinh

On Dec. 31st, 2023 Giai Lam pagoda in Ha Tinh province (belonging to Hoang Phap pagoda’s custom) held a Teenager Retreat for many kids from 06 - 13 years old with the topic: Youth towards Buddhism.

After registering for little participants in the morning, monks guided them in the activities: how to meditate, and Buddhists demeanor, etc.

Next, the audience listened to a dharma talk named Honesty, a necessary virtue of a human being shared by Junior Thich Tam Luc, Head of the Organizers.

The Dharma talk aims to orient learners to live honestly with themselves, their families and society. To gain that virtue, he advises them not to lie and steal.

Continuing the practice in the afternoon, little learners read the Gratitude poem, composed by Most Thich Chan Tinh in the main hall. Next, the kids sang the song "I Return to the Temple" and had group fun activities. 

Before leaving the temple, the monks gave learners gifts of candy and comics.

The cultivation day ended with the joy of the young people.

"Tet in the past, Tet in the present" Tea Meditation program at the moment entering the New Year is held in the evening to help the mass sit together and connect with co-cultivators. Then, Junior Thich Tam Luc and monks recounted their feelings about Tet in the past, Tet in the present; alternating with the performances are the songs and feelings of Buddhists.

The program closed with the joy of all attendees.

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