The 12th Lotus seeds Sowing Retreat at Dong Cao Pagoda, Thanh Hoa

With the theme "Toward to the origin" on April 23rd, 2023, Dong Cao pagoda (Thanh Hoa province) belonging to Hoang Phap pagoda organized the 12th Lotus seed Sowing Retreat for over 100 children from 6-13 years old everywhere to attend.

After the registration in the morning, Ms Lien Thanh and members in the Youth Club showed kids fun games, and study dignities when coming to the temple and divided kids into activity groups in the main hall. Next, the children returned to the living room to ask about the Abbot’s health and receive gifts from him.

Responding to the Organizers' invitation at 8:00 am, Martial instructor Do Hong Hai - Deputy Director of Vietnam Talented Martial Arts Training Center and Head of Hoang Hai Dojo came to exchange, teach martial arts and life skills to the students. All of kids were taught to release creatures which express their love to sentient beings; then, kids read books together before the lunchtime

After the nap in the afternoon, children started the time to sit quietly, and read the poem “Gratitude”, worship Three Jewel - four great grace, led by Abbot and listen to his teachings. Before joining in folk games, they listened to short teachings to help them have an independent living. After that, children were guided to walk in meditation around the temple by the Abbot.

Last, Monks give children dharma book gifts, and take souvenir photos before they leave the temple.

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