{"id":12554,"date":"2025-07-15T01:32:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=12554"},"modified":"2025-07-15T01:36:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T18:36:48","slug":"poems-inspired-by-the-vassa-summer-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/poems-inspired-by-the-vassa-summer-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Poems inspired by the Vassa- Summer Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/category\/author\/ven-thich-trung-sy\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 160%;\">Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12559 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/z6804882616643_4a91136e37025f93a4495337be613303-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/z6804882616643_4a91136e37025f93a4495337be613303-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/z6804882616643_4a91136e37025f93a4495337be613303-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/z6804882616643_4a91136e37025f93a4495337be613303-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/z6804882616643_4a91136e37025f93a4495337be613303.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\">POEMS INSPIRED BY THE VASSA &#8211; SUMMER RETREAT<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The path of learning Buddhism is truly noble<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Monastic practitioners vow to enter<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Building the Dharma friendship that always advances<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">How beautiful is the virtuous life.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The path of the Buddha Dharma is profound<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Diligently applying the body and mind brightly<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Compassion and wisdom are wonderful<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Bringing happiness and peace everywhere.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Listening to the Dharma is truly profound<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The path of practice is miraculous and joyful<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Let go of worldly affairs<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Practicing virtue is fragrant with flowers.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Precepts, concentration, and wisdom are the pure path<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Diligent practice of virtue arises<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Buddhist monks and nuns appear in many places<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Compassion and wisdom are truly bright and clear.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">..<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The path of education is truly wonderful<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Diligently teaching the Dharma every day<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Applying the Three Studies with the supreme mind<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Benefiting oneself, benefiting others, benefiting right here.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The path of propagating the Dharma is truly wonderful<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Diligently apply the Dharma every day<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Protect the Triple Gem with a joyful heart<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Bring joy to the world, how beautiful it is.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Listening to the Dharma this morning<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">My heart is always filled with joy<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The path of education is always progressing<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Achieving happiness is right here.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Educating talents needs to be developed<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Helping future generations<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The three studies of leaklessness need to be cultivated<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The path of education is always tireless.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Dignified moral manners<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Gratitude to Dharma Teachers and Ancestors, diligently practice<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Now the Sangha of monastic and lay Buddhists<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Propagate the Dharma, wisdom and compassion shine brightly.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Chanting Sutras, paying homage to the Buddha, sitting in meditation<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">A life of cultivation is boundless and peaceful<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">The body and mind are calm and very quick<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Wisdom illuminates sentient beings who rely on it.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">athagata Meditation Monastery Today<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Buddhist monks and nuns study the Dharma every day<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Diligently practice and apply it<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Contribute to beautifying here and there.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Vassa-Summer Retreat organized at Nh\u01b0 Lai Monastery<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Monastic and lay Buddhists are really diligent<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Practicing the Dharma together assiduously<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\">Bringing benefits in many beautiful ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"GcI8PCYxoA\"><p><a 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Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9 POEMS INSPIRED BY THE VASSA &#8211; SUMMER RETREAT The path of learning Buddhism is truly noble Monastic practitioners vow to enter Building the Dharma friendship that always advances How beautiful is the virtuous life. . The path of the Buddha Dharma is profound Diligently applying the body and mind brightly Compassion [&hellip;]\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12559,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[247,239,331],"tags":[750],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12554"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12554"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12569,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12554\/revisions\/12569"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}