Methods of Cultivating Body and Mind in daily life
Based on the Temple-Sweeping Ground Verse, after the morning chanting session, Venerable Thầy Trừng Sỹ shared a few words of Dharma wisdom with the assembly during the 2026 Autumn Retreat at Chùa Việt Nam in Kanagawa, Japan. His sharing was lively and engaging, simple yet profoundly meaningful.
THE POEM OF SWEEPING THE TEMPLE GROUNDS
Diligently sweeping the temple grounds,
Wisdom and merit blossom throughout the seasons.
Even when no visitors come,
One who faithfully keeps the temple clean
Is truly a noble person.


