Preaching at Long Khanh pagoda, Dong Nai province.

In the morning of April 15th, 2016 (March 09th Horse Year), Senior Venerable Thich Chan Tich came to Long Khanh pagoda located at 5/107/10 Xuan Trung, Xuan Trung Ward, Long Khanh commune, Dong Nai province to preach to Buddhists by invitation of Dieu Chanh Abbess.

Buddhists, initially,  often working hard, going to pagoda, chanting, listening to the sermons and reciting Buddha. However, after a period of practicing, a number of them cannot keep their original mind. There are some Buddhists who recited Buddha one-hundred rosaries per day, then they decreases half untilthere is no recitation last time. I always advice taking a vow to recite one rosary everyday and try to maintain the daily schedule elaborately.

 

“Diligence” means enduration, perseverance without interruption or regress. If we hurry, we will not achieve our desired result. Our practicing is like planting, We must everyday water  trees growing well and healthy.

 

Some new Buddhists think that practicing is to give up all duties and responsibilities from family and society, which is completely wrong and contrary to Buddha’s teachings. Practicing means correcting and adjusting words, actions and thoughts purer and better. Couples should listen, respect, show compassion and take care each other. Children are obedient and have filial duty to parents and grandparents. Adults in family have to take care and teach their children and grandchildren. We cultivate how our family become harmony, peaceful, happy, and we must wholeheartedly strive to  support the Three Jewels, which is the true Buddhists. That is all content of the Dharma shared by Senior.

 

At the end of the talk, a VCD “Happiness In Life” and a book “Unexpected Blessings and Curses” was given to each.

Below are the photos from the event: