{"id":10282,"date":"2024-01-13T05:11:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T22:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=10282"},"modified":"2024-01-15T05:08:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T22:08:49","slug":"compiling-and-composing-beautiful-and-meaningful-poems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/compiling-and-composing-beautiful-and-meaningful-poems\/","title":{"rendered":"Compiling and composing good, meaningful, and easy-to-remember POEMS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/category\/author\/ven-thich-trung-sy\/\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 140%; color: #ff00ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 80%;\">Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10284 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/po-1024x561.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/po-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/po-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/po-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/po-1536x841.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/po.jpg 1984w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 200%; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Compiling and composing beautiful, meaningful, and easy-to-remember POEMS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The <em>Samyukt\u00e3gama<\/em> &#8211; Miscellaneous Sutra, Number 1226, states that: &#8220;While visiting King <em>Pasenadi<\/em>, the Buddha has taught there are the four small kinds everyone should not despise.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">\u00a0What are those four small kinds? They are:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">1. Small flame<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">2. Small snake<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">3. Young prince<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">4. Young monastic person.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">A small flame burns into the sea of fire<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">A small snake growing up becomes a great snake<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">A young prince becomes a great emperor<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">A young monk or nun is now getting enlightenment not far away.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Please remember I am a young monk or nun<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Before hugeness, I am so small<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">But remember I am the young monk or nun<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">One tomorrow I am getting enlightened<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The whole world will become so small<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Before infinity of my enlightenment only<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 180%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">(<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Third supreme Dharma Patriarch of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha<\/span>)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><strong><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong>The Father is the Buddha; the Buddha appears everywhere<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong>The Mother is the Dharma; the Dharma is so wonderful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong>We are the Sangha; the Sangha in harmony and peace<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong>Our lives are always at ease.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong>The Father is the Buddha present everywhere<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong>The Mother is the very wonderful and practical Dharma<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong>We are the Sangha living a peaceful life<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong>Our Teacher&#8217;s virtue shines everywhere.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 200%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">A tree with the root gives more branches and green leaves<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 200%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Water with the source spreads throughout the river and the canal<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 200%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Being human people, we must have Ancestors<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 200%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Like the tree with the root, like the river with the source.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">If we are filial with our mother and father,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">then later on, our children have the same filial piety as us.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">If we live without the filial piety with our parents,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">do not expect our children to have the filial piety with us at all.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Buddha Dharma application of many places<br \/>\nThe fragrance of wonderful virtue flies away<br \/>\nPracticing the Dharma together with everyone<br \/>\nOffering <em>Kathina<\/em> robes of merit, the gifts for monks and nuns.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">I love Buddhism of peace<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Because Buddhism does not harm anyone<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">On the way to long-term unity and immigration<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Do not open blood path, but open the wholesome mind<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Twenty-six centuries of sincerity<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">having been with the nation in humiliation, glory, ups and downs.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Diligently sweep and clean up the Temple land<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Merit and wisdom in the four seasons blooming<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Although there are no visitors coming and going,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Those who diligently clean up are holy people.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Blessing with light of the glorious Dharma<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Thousand years of a radiant human world<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Confidence suddenly brightens his heart<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Bodhisattva Qu\u1ea3ng \u0110\u1ee9c is eternally engraved<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Sixty years of one whole heart<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Wisdom shines to beautify the heart of the Tathagata.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Hard is it to gain a human birth<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Hard is it to find the <em>Tathagata<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Hard is it to hear the true Dharma<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Hard is it to associate with the Sangha<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Wherever we learn and practice the Buddha Dharma diligently,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">there we definitely obtain peace and joy. (<em>Dhammapada<\/em>\u00a0193)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">It is sunny in this morning<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The song of the birds singing sweetly<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Summer Retreat has so much human love<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">When contemplating, we can know the Buddha has entered the true mind.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Respectfully pay homage to the World-Honored One<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Teacher of the Three Realms<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">His wisdom and compassion<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">shine everywhere<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We have the wholehearted minds\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">towards happily welcoming the Teacher of gods and human beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Coming and arriving Spring with the Dharma light,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Buddha&#8217;s birthday spring is present all over the world,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Spring has bloomed eternally,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">shining all species of light of compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Bowing down to the World-Honored One<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Teacher with perfect wisdom illuminates wonderfully<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">we wholeheartedly pray for<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">intercontinental peace and prosperity are connected<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Bodhi relatives are linked with good conditions<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Shining with the Dharma light all over the world<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We are so countlessly happy<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Applying the Buddha Dharma in the dignified place<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Afflictions are transformed right away<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The body and mind of right mindfulness right now become happy and joyful.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Happy is the birth of the Buddha<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Happy is the right Dharma illuminating both gods and human beings<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Happy is the harmonious and peaceful Sangha that is the best field of merit for everyone to sow and to plant;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Happy is the fourfold Community of lay devotees and monastic people everywhere learning and practicing the Buddha Dharma together. (Dhammapada 194)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Dharma talks the Most Venerable Master shared<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">peacefulness and happiness permeate our minds<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">With the wholehearted hearts<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">we listen to the wonderful Dharma imparted by the Master.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Dwell strongly in confidence in the right Dharma,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Dharma practitioners are at ease to open fresh smiles<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Stability and freedom in cultivation<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Vassa Vassa &#8211; Summer Retreat is so happy.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Chanting, paying homage to the Buddha in this morning<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We learn and practice the Dharma every day<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Protecting the Three Jewels is our duty<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Building Dharma Brotherhood and Sisterhood is so interesting.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Fellow dharma friends are so warm<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The purified hearts are like space<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Defilements are recognized and transformed<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Beautiful body and mind are like flowers.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Agarwood incense is fragrant with the Buddha Hall<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Lotus blooms, the Buddha embodies<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Dharma realm becomes purified<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Sentient beings alleviate secular karmas<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The disciples with the respectful hearts<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">lead towards the Three Jewels.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Buddha, who is the fully awakened and enlightened One,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">shows the way of peace to living things and living beings<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">has the virtuous, noble, and good signs<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">the Buddha&#8217;s wisdom and compassion are perfect.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Dharma that is the bright way,<br \/>\nInstructs people to escape the realm of delusion,<br \/>\nLeads us to return to true home<br \/>\nIn order to lead a life of awakening.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nThe Sangha that is the beautiful Community in harmony<br \/>\nTravels on the joyful path together,<br \/>\nCultivates to be freed from afflictions<br \/>\nIn order to make life beautified.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nWe, disciples of Gautama Buddha, rely on the Triple Gem<br \/>\non the path of Dharma learning,<br \/>\nknow the Triple Gem of self-own mind,<br \/>\nvow to practice the Dharma diligently<br \/>\nin order to brighten the heart of the Noble Triple Gem, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">(<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Zen Master Th\u00edch Nh\u1ea5t H\u1ea1nh<\/span>)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Life needs to be grateful:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Grateful to the Triple Gem, Teacher, Mother, and Father<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Grateful to donors and almsgivers<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Grateful to society and nation of peace<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Grateful to friends and sentient beings<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Always repaying gratitude to all species.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Summer Retreat is present in us,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">By the virtues of cultivation and vowing to save sentient beings<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Dharma spreading everywhere does not stop<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Bringing peace and joy to all\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Propaganda everywhere does not stop,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Bringing the joy to every family.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Buddha appears, the world has more peace<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Giving flowers more pistil and giving us more joy<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Buddha appears, the country is brighter and brighter<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The affliction is transformed, smiles are in us\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Buddha appearing in the world is the gift of peace<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Practicing the Dharma together, the whole family is at peace.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Diligently sweep and clean up the Temple land<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Wisdom and virtuous blessings in four seasons blooming<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Although there are no visitors coming and going,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Those who diligently clean up are holy people.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Today, the Retreat of Vassa Vassa \u2013 Summer Retreat<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Peace and joy in us are blooming in the heart<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Buddha inside and Buddha outside are shining<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We nurture the compassion mind.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Summer Retreat in this year<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We learn and practice the Dharma diligently every day<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Cultivating good blessings is above all<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The protection of the Triple Gem benefits living beings.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Diligently studying the Dharma with the whole Temple<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Compassion and wisdom of four seasons blooming flowers<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Buddhist Monks and Nuns cultivate the six harmonious and respectful Dharmas<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">bring virtue and merit as the beautiful gifts to everyone today.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Vassa Vassa &#8211; Summer Retreat at C\u00f4 L\u00e2m Temple<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We learn and practice the Dharma with one-pointed heart<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Dharma learning and Dharma practice always make great effort<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Spreading love and compassion to life.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Vassa Vassa &#8211; Summer Retreat in this year<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We practice the Dharma with the diligent Sangha<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The field of merit and duty is a good chance for us to sow and to plant<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Protecting the Noble Triple Gem makes offerings to the Buddhist Monks and Nuns.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Vassa Vassa \u2013 Summer Retreat this year<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Sangha practice the teachings of the Buddha regularly daily<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Dharma learning and Dharma practice always increase<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Benefit oneself, other people, and benefit all living things and living beings.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Daily chanting and hearing the Dharma<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Cultivating the merit and wisdom for our bodies and minds<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We practice the Buddha&#8217;s teachings diligently,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Bring peace and joy monthly and yearly.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Attending the Vassa Vassa &#8211; Summer Retreat<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We cultivate the Buddha Dharma regularly<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Make an effort no more and no less<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Practice to nurture the compassion heart.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Harmony and Self-Awareness today<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We learnt and practiced the Dharma ten days ago<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Cultivation is a good gift for all of us<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Wholeheartedly pray peace and well-being for you all.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The more we cultivate the Dharma, the brighter our wisdom is<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Strongly build the peaceful family<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Chanting, reciting Buddha&#8217;s names alternately<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Monastic and lay Buddhists all over the place learn and practice the Buddha Dharma together happily.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">When cultivating, our wisdom is brighter<br \/>\nAlways memorizing <em>Namo Buddhaya<\/em><br \/>\nBreathing in, we know how to breathe out<br \/>\nNurturing mindfulness as a peaceful gift.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Whenever attending the Retreat<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We try to learn the Dharma diligently <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Let go of secular things, and<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Develop mindfulness and Dharma practice today.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Buddha Dharma penetrates into the body and mind<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We practice it monthly and yearly regularly<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Joy and happiness are so much happily<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Merit and wisdom increase in the morning and afternoon.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Cause and effect remind people to<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Diligently and effortfully smile in us<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Cultivation is a good gift<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Defilements are transformed, the whole family gets peaceful and joyful.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Buddhist Temple organizes annual Summer Retreat<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">We try to practice the Buddha Dharma elaborately<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">What the Buddha has taught always memorizes<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">To spread love and compassion to life.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">True person cultivating the Dharma properly<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Reminds everyone to follow him consciously<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Attention and awareness are very clear<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The flowers and fruits of peacefulness and happiness sow into our minds.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">People in this Dharma center practice the Buddha Dharma stately<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The sound of the right Dharma makes life brighter and clearer<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Practitioners always smile freshly<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Ethical flowers make people joyful and happy.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Cultivation of the Buddha Dharma is a flower<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Skillful practice is good, clumsy practice is sad<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Impermanence changes very quickly<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Mindfulness and awareness are very spiritual miracles.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Buddhist people here are very gentle<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Living lives of peacefulness like heavenly beings<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Stably practicing the Dharma in Buddhism<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Bringing joy and happiness to all regions.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">In the 5-day Summer Retreat<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Dharma teacher guides us very well<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Everyone practicing the Dharma very joyfully<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Cultivates virtue and blessing for today.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Taking refuge in the Buddha illuminating<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Practicing the right Dharma stably today<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Diligently learning Buddhist studies daily<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Peace and happiness permeate into the body and mind.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Summer Retreat this year<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Practicing the Dharma stably today<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Protection of the noble Triple Gem is the best wish<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">With right mindfulness and awareness, the mind is no troublesome.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Every time, every practice, every light<br \/>\nMindfulness energy illuminates every day<br \/>\nCultivating the Buddha Dharma today<br \/>\nJoy and happiness are full of the body and mind.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Learning Buddhist studies, our wisdom is brighter<br \/>\nListening to the Dharma is a gift of peace<br \/>\nMindful breathing is steady<br \/>\nLet&#8217;s practice together immensely happily.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 190%; color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Best wishes of the Noble Triple Gem during the chanting period<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Namo The Original Master <em>Sakyamuni Buddhaya<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">May Buddhism be brighter and brighter<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Noble Triple Gem has got more and more illuminated<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The wind and rain are favorite<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The country and people are peaceful<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Peace in oneself is peace in the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">All over the city and rural areas<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">All different kinds of people know how to practice the Buddha Dharma.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Nature is protected safely and well<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Society enjoys freedom and equality<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Once again<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">May the breeze of compassion and coolness blow in the world of hotness.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Bringing the Sun of wisdom illuminates space of darkness.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Buddhism, the path of awakening and enlightenment, the way of life practicing peace, freedom, equality, loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom are praised and commended everywhere and every time.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Dharma rain is permeated freshly<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">All beings get benefits and joy.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">At present, the Sangha practicing the Buddha Dharma diligently<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Love and look after each other like siblings<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Recognize defilements<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Transform the body and mind<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">To benefit oneself and other people right here and right now in the present life.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Today, at &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Temple &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><em>Saha<\/em> world shines,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Buddha land blossoms<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The blessing water washes dirty heart<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Insightful light illuminates dark mind.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Forward the unshaking mind,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">Vow to obtain the fruition of no birth and no death,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">The Buddha Path is perfect.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">All living things and living beings on earth get more and more peaceful.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Namo The Original Master <em>Sakyamuni Buddhaya<\/em><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\">(<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Daily Chanting Book of Plum Village<\/span>)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div><strong>.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/tv\/bien-soan-va-sang-tac-nhung-bai-tho-hay-va-y-nghia\/\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 120%; color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 160%;\">https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/tv\/bien-soan-va-sang-tac-nhung-bai-tho-hay-va-y-nghia\/<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 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