{"id":12436,"date":"2025-07-11T03:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T20:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=12436"},"modified":"2025-09-09T14:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T07:12:15","slug":"poems-of-summer-retreat-this-year-by-ven-thich-trung-sy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/poems-of-summer-retreat-this-year-by-ven-thich-trung-sy\/","title":{"rendered":"Poems of Summer Retreat this year By Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

POEMS OF SUMMER RETREAT\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
The path of learning Buddhism is truly noble<\/span>
\nMonastic Practitioners who vow to enter<\/span>
\nBuild the Dharma friendship to always progress<\/span>
\nHow beautiful is the life of virtue.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nThe Buddhist Tripitaka is profound<\/span>
\nDiligently apply the Dharma sound of the Buddha<\/span>
\nMonastic and lay Buddhists from many places<\/span>
\nTogether we share understanding and love for life.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
The Tripitaka is profound<\/span>
\nMonastic and lay Buddhists practice it enthusiastically <\/span>
\nDiligently apply it happily <\/span>
\nDevelop wisdom and compassion to help life.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nDignified moral manners<\/span>
\nGratitude to Dharma Teachers and Ancestors, diligently practice<\/span>
\nNow the Sangha of monastic and lay Buddhists<\/span>
\nPropagate the Dharma, wisdom and compassion shine brightly.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nMedia of Buddhism today<\/span>
\nBringing benefits to this peaceful place<\/span>
\nMonastics, lay Buddhists, and sentient beings<\/span>
\nContributing to spreading the Dharma in a myriad of beautiful ways.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nThe path of Buddha Dharma is profound<\/span>
\nDiligently apply the body and mind to shine<\/span>
\nCompassion and wisdom are wonderful<\/span>
\nBring happiness and peace everywhere.<\/span>
\n.<\/div>\n
\n
\n
Living together in harmony<\/span><\/div>\n
Developing the Triple Gem and sitting on the Tathagata’s throne<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhists diligently<\/span><\/div>\n
Cultivating good deeds and virtues today is peaceful.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Body and mind are at ease now<\/span><\/div>\n
Everyone practicing here is auspicious\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Praying for all sentient beings<\/span><\/div>\n
Together learning Buddhism, all around is at peace.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Vassa-Summer Retreat is a great occasion<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic practitioners express<\/span><\/div>\n
together study and practice the Buddha Dharma<\/span><\/div>\n
Bringing benefits today.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Listen to the Dharma deeply<\/span><\/div>\n
The path of practice is miraculous and joyful<\/span><\/div>\n
Let go of worldly affairs<\/span><\/div>\n
Practice virtue will give us fragrant scent.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Diligently study and practice the Dharma<\/span><\/div>\n
Many practitioners with love and compassion shine brightly<\/span><\/div>\n
Now Buddhist devotees everywhere<\/span><\/div>\n
Apply the Buddha Dharma with joy wonderfully.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Precepts, concentration, and wisdom are the pure path<\/span><\/div>\n
Diligent practice of virtue arises<\/span><\/div>\n
Buddhist monks and nuns appear in many places<\/span><\/div>\n
Compassion and wisdom are truly bright and clear.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Listening to the Dharma peacefully<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and Buddhist devotees all around are unity and peace<\/span><\/div>\n
Now being present in the Buddha’s throne<\/span><\/div>\n
Teachers and students, brothers and sisters are in harmony everywhere.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Going through cultivating and studying in many places<\/span><\/div>\n
Developing the Buddha Dharma brighter than ever<\/span><\/div>\n
Diligently tending towards the Buddha’s vehicle<\/span><\/div>\n
Tasting Dharma happiness like rains of nectar.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Finding teachers and learning the Dharma in many places<\/span><\/div>\n
We are diligent and excellent in all directions<\/span><\/div>\n
Listening, learning, understanding, and loving<\/span><\/div>\n
Bringing benefits to peaceful cities and countries.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Diligently strive to practice meditation sitting\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Boundless collective energy is peaceful<\/span><\/div>\n
Develop concentration and wisdom very quickly<\/span><\/div>\n
Apply the Buddha Dharma, all around is peaceful and joyful.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Vassa-Summer Retreat every year<\/span><\/div>\n
Arousing Buddha nature that lies dormant in the heart<\/span><\/div>\n
Even though life is up and down,<\/span><\/div>\n
The path of Dharma propagation is determined to practice.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
\n
This year, attending the Retreat<\/span><\/div>\n
My heart is diligent in practicing<\/span><\/div>\n
Together cultivate merit and goodness<\/span><\/div>\n
Compassion and wisdom are miraculous.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Tathagata Meditation Monastery Today<\/span><\/div>\n
Buddhist monks and nuns study the Dharma every day<\/span><\/div>\n
Diligently practice and apply it<\/span><\/div>\n
Contribute to beautifying here and there.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Every time I listen to the Dharma talk<\/span><\/div>\n
My heart feels happy<\/span><\/div>\n
Listening to the true wonderful Dharma\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Spreading love and compassion.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The more I cultivate, the more joyful my mind is<\/span><\/div>\n
Building love<\/span><\/div>\n
Practicing Precepts, Concentration, and Wisdom<\/span><\/div>\n
Beautifying with compassion.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
Vassa-Summer Retreat is organized right here<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic practitioners express their peaceful joy<\/span><\/div>\n
Practicing the Buddha Dharma every day<\/span><\/div>\n
Bringing happiness to this peaceful place.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
In the morning, we practice sitting meditation<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Collective energy is boundless peaceful.
\nDevelop concentration and wisdom very quickly,<\/span>
\nApply the Buddha Dharma to the surrounding peace.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nIn the evening, make an effort to practice meditation<\/span>
\nMonastic and lay Buddhist devotees everywhere practice it together<\/span>
\nNow strive to perfect oneself<\/span>
\nTogether reach the shore of enlightenment to continue cultivating peacefully and joyfully.<\/span>
\n.<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Vassa-Summer Retreat organized at Nh\u01b0 Lai Monastery<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhists are really diligent<\/span><\/div>\n
Practicing the Dharma together assiduously<\/span><\/div>\n
Bringing benefits in many beautiful ways.<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Vassa – Summer Retreat held at Nh\u01b0 Lai Monastery<\/span><\/div>\n
Buddhist monks and nuns learn and cultivate diligently<\/span><\/div>\n
Practice the Buddha Dharma with the bright mind<\/span><\/div>\n
Benefit oneself, other people, and benefit today and tomorrow.<\/span><\/div>\n

.
\nChanting Sutras, paying homage to the Buddha, sitting in meditation <\/span>
\nA life of cultivation is boundless and peaceful<\/span>
\nBody and mind are calm very quickly<\/span>
\nWisdom illuminates sentient beings to rely on.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nThe path of education is really wonderful<\/span>
\nMake great effort to teach the Dharma daily<\/span>
\nApply the Threefold Training with the supreme mind<\/span>
\nBenefit oneself, other people, and benefit right here.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nThe path of Dharma propagation is really good<\/span>
\nDiligently applying the Dharma daily<\/span>
\nProtecting the Three Jewels with the happy mind<\/span>
\nHow beautiful it is bringing joy to the world!<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nBring the bell to ring everywhere<\/span>
\nPropagate the Dharma happily and peacefully<\/span>
\nPray peace for all sentient beings<\/span>
\nTowards the shore of enlightenment, we are so happy.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nPracticing the Buddha Dharma regularly<\/span>
\nBringing boundless benefits and peace<\/span>
\nPraying for all sentient beings in the Dharma realm<\/span>
\nBeing imbued with the Three Jewels, all around is peaceful.<\/span>
\n.<\/span><\/p>\n

Applying meditation practice regularly<\/span>
\nMindfulness breathing is present and relaxed<\/span>
\nDiligently make an effort to never leave it<\/span>
\nBringing bright benefit everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

.
\nToday the Great Assembly sitting in meditation<\/span>
\nMonastic and lay Buddhist devotees are boundless in peace<\/span>
\nWishing all sentient beings<\/span>
\nto permeate the Buddha Dharma, the homeland gets peace and joy.<\/span>
\n.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, practice sitting meditation<\/span>
\nMonastic and lay Buddhists everywhere cultivate together<\/span>
\nDiligently strive to elaborate<\/span>
\nTogether reach the shore of enlightenment to progress with peaceful cultivation.<\/span><\/p>\n

.
\nCalming the mind, reciting the Buddha’s names, sitting in meditation<\/span>
\nMay the boundless Dharma realm be peaceful<\/span>
\nPray for all sentient beings<\/span>
\nTo reach the shore of enlightenment with infinite altruism.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nThe application of meditation practice is continuous<\/span>
\nToday’s wonderful breath of mindfulness<\/span>
\nThe more we practice, the brighter our wisdom will be<\/span>
\nBringing happiness and peace everywhere.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\nMedia of Buddhism spreads quickly<\/span>
\nMonastic and lay Buddhist devotees around are peaceful<\/span>
\nPray for all sentient beings in the Dharma realm<\/span>
\nTo bring happiness to our homeland joyfully and peacefully.<\/span>
\n.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Vietnamese Buddhist Culture<\/span>
\nDeveloping the true Dharma with infinite love<\/span>
\nClearly understanding all things are impermanent<\/span>
\nBringing benefits to all directions in peace.<\/span>
\nThe more we practice the Dharma, the more solemn the great Sangha is<\/span>
\nCompassion and wisdom bring boundless peace to all.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Technology to spread the Dharma today
\nBuddhist monks and nuns practice at this time in peace,
\nTheir communication is very effective
\nto bring joy and happiness to sentient beings.<\/span><\/div>\n
.
\nDo not give up when facing difficulties<\/span>
\nStably move forward without losing compassion<\/span>
\nTogether share with everyone<\/span>
\nAchieve happiness and smile today.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Listening to the right Dharma today<\/span>
\nMonastic and lay Buddhist devotees express good ideas <\/span>
\nBeing diligent and energetic at this time<\/span>
\nBringing happiness right here is at peace.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Devoting themselves to bringing the Dharma into life<\/span><\/div>\n
Buddhist monks and nuns practice to illuminate their bodies and minds<\/span><\/div>\n
The more they practice compassion, the more wonderful their wisdom gets<\/span><\/div>\n
Bringing happiness and peace everywhere.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Tonight, the Buddhist nuns share the Dharma<\/span><\/div>\n
The great Sangha is happy to practice the Dharma at peace<\/span><\/div>\n
Together we cultivate it wonderfully<\/span><\/div>\n
Bringing benefits to all gods and human beings brightly.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
\u0110\u1ea1i Bi Nunnery organizes Vassa-Summer Retreat<\/span><\/div>\n
Many monks and nuns practice the Buddha Dharma<\/span><\/div>\n
Everyone tries hard<\/span><\/div>\n
Together practice despite difficulties,<\/span><\/div>\n
Be diligent, faithful, and make great effort,<\/span><\/div>\n
Step onto the shore of enlightenment with infinite joy.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
\u0110\u1ea1i Bi Nunnery organizes Vassa – Summer Retreat<\/span><\/div>\n
Many monastic and lay Buddhist devotees come here<\/span><\/div>\n
Together practice the Buddha Dharma here<\/span><\/div>\n
Wholeheartedly meditate to express peace and joy.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Vassa – Summer Retreat at \u0110\u1ea1i Bi Nunnery<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhist devotees practice peacefully<\/span><\/div>\n
The more they practice, the lighter their lives will be<\/span><\/div>\n
The body and mind will be calm and peaceful, with infinite peace.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Vassa – Summer Retreat is right here<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhist devotees are at right place in peace<\/span><\/div>\n
The more we practice the Dharma, the more wisdom arises<\/span><\/div>\n
Practicing the Eightfold Path, we are so happy.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
1.<\/span><\/strong> Western proverb says:<\/span><\/div>\n
If you want to go fast, go alone,<\/span><\/div>\n
but if you want to go far, you must go together in the spirit of peace, harmony, reconciliation, solidarity, mutual love, mutual respect, etc.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
2.<\/strong> <\/span>If you and your children have a good harvest, the Temple will be prosperous.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
1. Living in harmony together<\/span><\/div>\n
2. Speech in harmony without argument<\/span><\/div>\n
3. Mind in harmony to be happy together.<\/span><\/div>\n
4. Precepts in harmony to practice together.<\/span><\/div>\n
5. Opinion in harmony to conciliate together.<\/span><\/div>\n
6. Benefits in harmony to share together.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
The sun shines by day<\/span><\/div>\n
The moon shines by night<\/span><\/div>\n
The warrior shines in armor<\/span><\/div>\n
The true person shines in wisdom, virtue, and meditation,\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
But the Buddha shines brightly at all times, by day and by night. <\/span>(Dhammapada, 387)<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Listening to the Dharma this morning<\/span><\/div>\n
My heart is always filled with joy<\/span><\/div>\n
The path of education is always progressing<\/span><\/div>\n
Attaining happiness is right here.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
We listen to the Dharma from the Master<\/span><\/div>\n
The transmission of education is truly wonderful<\/span><\/div>\n
Dharma learning and Dharma practice are always developing<\/span><\/div>\n
Benefit oneself, benefit others, benefit all living beings.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
The Most Venerable Master preaches the Dharma tonight<\/span><\/div>\n
The Sangha practices every day<\/span><\/div>\n
Towards serving the Triple Gem<\/span><\/div>\n
Building the love of Dharma friends right here.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
\u0110i\u1ec1u Ng\u1ef1 Temple organizes a summer retreat<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhists strive to practice<\/span><\/div>\n
Cultivating virtue is paramount<\/span><\/div>\n
Understanding that impermanence is very fleeting.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Listening to the wonderful Dharma from the Master<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhists here are at peace<\/span><\/div>\n
Be diligent to practice the Dharma today<\/span><\/div>\n
Bringing benefits of days and months peacefully.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Education of talent needs to be deployed<\/span><\/div>\n
Helping future generations<\/span><\/div>\n
Threefold learning needs to be cultivated<\/span><\/div>\n
The path of education is always enduring.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
We listen to the Dharma tonight<\/span><\/div>\n
Diligently practice and study every day<\/span><\/div>\n
Protect the Triple Gem with joy<\/span><\/div>\n
Bring benefits right here and right now.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Education of talent always keeps developing<\/span><\/div>\n
We listen to the Dharma of our predecessors<\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to practice what our Teacher teaches<\/span><\/div>\n
To attain Dharma happiness right here in this place.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
This year’s vassa – Summer Retreat<\/span><\/div>\n
The Sangha practices and studies peacefully every day<\/span><\/div>\n
Cultivating merit and virtue solemnly<\/span><\/div>\n
Protecting the Triple Gem, day and month, with joy.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
The role of the Sangha is really good<\/span><\/div>\n
Loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom are always evident<\/span><\/div>\n
Educating talented monastic people is paramount<\/span><\/div>\n
Passing on and continuing must be done immediately.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
This year’s Summer Retreat at \u0110i\u1ec1u Ng\u1ef1 Temple\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
We practice the Dharma for 10 days in harmony and peace<\/span><\/div>\n
Our body and mind are cultivated lightly<\/span><\/div>\n
Bringing boundless happiness and love.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Discussing the Buddha Dharma this afternoon<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhists explain their doubts<\/span><\/div>\n
Now Buddhists are coming near and far<\/span><\/div>\n
Let’s practice and learn together to contribute to the joy and beauty for all beings.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Ask not what you can do for your country.<\/span><\/div>\n
Ask what you can do for your country.\u00a0<\/span>(John F. Kennedy)<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Ask not what you can do for your Sangha.<\/span><\/div>\n
Ask what you can do for your Sangha. (By Ven. Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9)<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Inheriting the true Dharma is better<\/span><\/div>\n
Inheriting wealth without cultivation, it will harm oneself<\/span><\/div>\n
Now Buddhists and sentient beings<\/span><\/div>\n
Practicing the Buddha Dharma is shining brightly.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Discussing the Dharma this afternoon<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhists are in peace every day<\/span><\/div>\n
The more we cultivate, the more our wisdom is expanded,<\/span><\/div>\n
Promote the Dharma path with countless great respect.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Discussing the Dharma this afternoon<\/span><\/div>\n
Monastic and lay Buddhists are very happy at this time<\/span><\/div>\n
Wishing for the bright Buddhism<\/span><\/div>\n
All practitioners smile in peace.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Dharma talk transmitted by the Venerable<\/span><\/div>\n
The Buddha’s Dharma permeates our body and mind<\/span><\/div>\n
\n

We are diligen<\/span>t and assiduous<\/span><\/p>\n

The Master teaches the patriarchal lineage very close to us.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Tonight, there is a tea meditation session<\/span><\/div>\n
Dear monastic and lay Buddhist devotees<\/span><\/div>\n
Practice and understand impermanence<\/span><\/div>\n
Let go of everything without attachment at all<\/span><\/div>\n
Diligently cultivate and practice the Dharma<\/span><\/div>\n
Step onto the shore of enlightenment, wisdom and compassion are really bright<\/span><\/div>\n
Teachers, students, Brothers, and Sisters are wonderful<\/span><\/div>\n
Bring peace, joy, and happiness everywhere. <\/span><\/div>\n
By\u00a0<\/span>Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
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