The praying ceremony for rebirth and releasing creatures in Hoc Mon

Receiving the invitation of host, on Oct. 18th, 2019 (Sep.20th, lunar calendar), the Monks and Buddhists at Hoang Phap Pagoda came to the house at 75/17 Dan Thang 1, Tan Thoi Nhi, Hoc Mon to receive offering for the Sangha, praying for the rebirth of soul Nguyen Thi Thoai (Dharma name Nguyen Mai).

On the day of seven-week offering, the Monks, Buddhists and the family had  chanting sutra, reciting the Buddha and transferring  these merit for the soul early being born to a peaceful realm.

By this way, Junior Ven. Thich Tam Hue praised the spirit of filial piety of the descendants. He also advised all relatives should do good things, practice vegetarianism, recite the Buddha's name, etc,. to transfer this merit to the soul early attaining deliverance.

This chance, the Monks gave a dharma gift to the family, including of books as "Introductions of Hoang Phap monastery", "Retribution for killing creatures","Still  have the Happiness...."

In the afternoon, the delegation had a trip freeing creatures at Long An

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