Beginning the Summer retreat at Dong Cao pagoda in Thanh Hoa

Summer retreats give an opportunity for young people the opportunity to study and receive the Buddha's teachings through lectures from the Monks. From this cultivation, the good sprouts in the mind are cultivated, hence, the flowers and fruits will be gained in the future. In the wish of mission of a disciple of the Tathagata, as well as being supported from the monks of Hoang Phap Pagoda, Junior Ven. Thich Tam Hung, boldly continued to organize the third summer retreat in 2019 at Dong Cao Pagoda with the theme "The Place I comeback".

The retreat takes place over five days, from 10th to 14th of July 2019. In the afternoon of July 9th, 2019, participants gathered at the pagoda to register at the retreat. On the first day of 10th July, 2019, all attendees have met monks of the organizers in the morning. On behalf of the Sangha, Junior Ven. Thich Tam Hung, Head of the Organizing Board had a talk to students about the rules and encouraging all of them should try and study diligently. In particular, in the retreat this time, all of them are welcomed Deputy Abbot Thich Tam Trong of Hoang Phap Pagoda in HCMC who came and visited the retreat. He praised the spirit of cultivating and studying to young people who have overcome many difficulties to be present at here.

After that, the monks in the organizers guided the necessary rules of a Buddhist and some skills in daily life as well. In the afternoon of the same day after time of cultivating, all participants will be divided into the teams such as: Playing, Forgiving, Sharing, Loving, Joying. After that, they officially entered the cultivation period.

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