The 2nd day of Summer Retreat 2022 at Dong Cao Pagoda

On July 14th, 2022, the students entered the second day of the Retreat "Lotus spreading fragrantly" for Teenage at Dong Cao Pagoda, Thanh Hoa.

After reading the poem Gratitude, the practitioners were guided by the Volunteers in exercise; Junior Thich Tam Hung guided walking in meditation around Hoa Sen lecture hall.

After having breakfast, the students reviewed the demeanor they had learned and studied about Buddhism as well as the life of Shakyamuni Buddha, preached by Junior Thich Dao Tin.

At 9:00 am, in response to the organizers' invitation, Junior Thich Tam Khiet, monks from Hoang Phap Pagoda, HCMC came to share Buddhism with the topic "Vegetarian and Five Precepts." By brief and close language, the monk told meaningful, engaging stories to help listeners build a stronger faith in Buddhadharma.

After moments of meditation in the afternoon, Junior Thich Tam Khiet guided students to write essays about their parents and activities in group. Next, they had time for walking meditation.

In the evening, Junior Thich Tam Hung and all students read the Compassion Sutra, sowing seeds of love to sentient beings. After that, Ms. Mai Trong had activities to review the necessary rules when going to the temple. Before going to bed, Junior Thich Tam Khiet guided them to meditate and listen to the Buddha's teachings.

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