European-American Dharma Propagation Delegation Most Ven. Thích Như Điển By Ven. Thích Trừng Sỹ
GENERAL PROGRAM OF THE EUROPEAN-AMERICAN DHARMA PROPAGATION DELEGATION IN THE UNITED STATES FROM MARCH 12 TO MAY 5, 2026
Chương trình tổng quát của Phái Đoàn Âu Mỹ hoằng Pháp tại Hoa Kỳ từ ngày 12/3 đến 5/5/2026
The New Year comes, the heart is light,
This year’s affairs have passed from sight.
In study and in practice, we are keen,
Spreading love and care through all life seen.
The Noble Eightfold Path is deep and true,
With diligence and single-minded view.
What the Buddha taught we always keep,
Applied with sincerity, in heart so deep.
Together we practice, awakening the mind,
Revealing Buddha-nature for all humankind.
Turning to praise the Dharma bright,
Compassion and wisdom reach full light.
1) Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Delegation will arrive at Hoa Binh Hermitage (Tịnh Thất Hòa Bình) of Venerable Nun Thích Nữ Hạnh Trì in the Fremont, California areaThe Venerable Masters traveling from overseas will arrive at San Francisco International Airport, while the Venerable Masters within the United States may arrive at Oakland International Airport or San Jose International Airport.
March 14–15 (Saturday–Sunday): Cultivation practice and Dharma talks at Hoa Binh Hermitage (Tịnh Thất Hòa Bình), Fremont, California.
2) March 18 or 19, 2026:
Arrival in Boston, Massachusetts; Tuong Van Temple, where Senior Venerable Thích Tâm Hỷ serves as Abbot.
Arrival airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Tel.: +1 (617) 832-5208 or +1 (978) 441-6979.
March 21–22 (Saturday–Sunday): Spiritual practice and Dharma teachings at Tuong Van Temple and nearby temples.
3) Tuesday, March 24, 2026: The Dharma Propagation Delegation will travel from Boston back to Santa Ana.
March 26–28, 2026 (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday): Pure Land practice and Three-Period Mindfulness (Tam Thời Hệ Niệm) at the Sangha Center, 7641 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (rented by the Kiều Đàm Di Buddhist Lay Community).
– Sunday morning, March 29, 2026: There will be a Dharma talk at Quan Âm Temple. Please contact lay supporter Thanh Hiền for arrangements.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, March 29, 2026: The Sangha will conduct Dharma teaching at Dai Bi Monastery, by invitation of the Đuốc Tuệ Buddhist Association. Address: 13852 Newland Street, Garden Grove, CA 92844.
4) April 1, 2026 (Wednesday): The Dharma Propagation Delegation will fly from Santa Ana to DCA (Ronald Reagan National Airport) or alternatively to IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport). Accommodation will be at Nirvana Temple, Virginia, under the guidance of Senior Venerable Tu Trung, Abbot. Tel.: +1‑703‑789‑5549.
– April 4–5, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday): Cultivation practice and Dharma teachings at Nirvana Temple.
The Dharma Propagation Delegation will be assigned to other temples throughout the Washington, D.C. region.
5) Wednesday, April 8, 2026: The Dharma Propagation Delegation will fly from Washington, D.C. to Oklahoma.
April 9–12, 2026 (Thursday–Sunday): Spiritual retreat and Dharma teachings for lay Buddhists at Chánh Pháp Meditation Monastery, under the guidance of Senior Venerable Thích Trúc Thái Bảo, Abbot.
The Delegation will conduct visits throughout the surrounding area.
6) April 15 or 16, 2026: The Dharma Propagation Delegation will travel by car from Oklahoma to Dallas.
April 18–19, 2026 (Sunday–Monday): Spiritual practice and Dharma teachings at Phổ Quang Monastery, introduction of Senior Venerable Thích Thiện Trí’s poetry collection, and Dharma teachings at several other nearby locations.
7) Wednesday, April 21, 2026: The Dharma Propagation Delegation will travel by car from Oklahoma to Houston, and undertake a one-week stay with spiritual practice and Dharma teachings at Truc Lam Temple, under the guidance of Venerable Hanh Hoa (Cậu Chín), Abbot.
April 25–26, 2026: The Dharma Propagation Delegation will conduct an Eight-Precepts Retreat and Dharma teachings at Phước Đức Monastery, under the guidance of Senior Venerable Thích Trí Hiền, Abbot. Tel.: 281‑999‑1110.
Dharma teachings at Quang Đức Temple and Niệm Phật Temple.
– April 27, 2026 (Monday): The Dharma Propagation Delegation will conduct a retreat for American, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese Buddhists.
Spiritual visits and Dharma teachings at temples throughout the surrounding area.
8) Wednesday, April 29, 2026: The Dharma Propagation Delegation will fly to Jacksonville and stay at Hải Đức Temple.
April 30 – May 3, 2026 (Thursday–Sunday): Spiritual retreat and Dharma teachings at Hải Đức Temple, and on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Buddha’s Birthday celebration will be held at Hải Đức Temple.
On May 4 or 5, 2026, the Dharma Propagation Delegation will return to their home temple.
The European–American Dharma Propagation Delegation consists of the following members:
1. Most Venerable Thích Như Điển, Founder of Viên Giác Temple, Germany.
2. Most Venerable Thích Thông Triết, Head of Chánh Pháp Meditation Monastery, Oklahoma, USA.
3) Senior Venerable Thích Hạnh Đức, Abbot of Tây Phương Monastery, Minnesota.
4) Senior Venerable Thích Trừng Sỹ, Abbot of Pháp Nhãn Temple, Austin, Texas.
5) Senior Venerable Thích Hạnh Định, Abbot of Viên Giác Ancestral Pagoda in Hannover, Germany.
The above-mentioned venerable monks will participate throughout the 8-week program, while the following monks will participate only at certain locations during these 8 weeks, including:
6) Senior Venerable Thích Hạnh Bảo, Abbot of Lien Tam Monastery, Finland.
7) Senior Venerable Thích Hạnh Giới, Abbot of Viên Lạc Varel Monastery, Germany.
8) ……………………..to complete the list later.
Respectful wishes for the European–American Dharma Propagation Delegation in the United States 2026 for a successful and fruitful mission.
Respectful wishes to all monastics and lay practitioners for good health and peace in the Dharma.
