{"id":14010,"date":"2026-07-30T11:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T04:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=14010"},"modified":"2026-07-30T11:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T04:21:29","slug":"poem-for-the-37th-european-dharma-retreat-marseille-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/poem-for-the-37th-european-dharma-retreat-marseille-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Poem for the 37th European Dharma Retreat, Marseille, France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/category\/author\/ven-thich-trung-sy\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 150%; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\">Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14011 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/750428071_2115567576006688_8001969137245579245_n-1024x582.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/750428071_2115567576006688_8001969137245579245_n-1024x582.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/750428071_2115567576006688_8001969137245579245_n-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/750428071_2115567576006688_8001969137245579245_n-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/750428071_2115567576006688_8001969137245579245_n.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 200%;\">POEM FOR THE 37TH EUROPEAN DHARMA RETREAT<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KbjhpqwzHE\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/tv\/tho-khoa-tu-hoc-phat-phap-au-chau-ky-37-marseille-phap-quoc\/\">Th\u01a1 kh\u00f3a tu h\u1ecdc Ph\u1eadt Ph\u00e1p \u00c2u Ch\u00e2u k\u1ef3 37, Marseille, Ph\u00e1p Qu\u1ed1c<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Th\u01a1 kh\u00f3a tu h\u1ecdc Ph\u1eadt Ph\u00e1p \u00c2u Ch\u00e2u k\u1ef3 37, Marseille, Ph\u00e1p Qu\u1ed1c&#8221; &#8212; Phap Nhan Temple\" src=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/tv\/tho-khoa-tu-hoc-phat-phap-au-chau-ky-37-marseille-phap-quoc\/embed\/#?secret=KbjhpqwzHE\" data-secret=\"KbjhpqwzHE\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">The Thirty-Seventh European Buddhist Retreat,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">The Dharma\u2019s sacred voice resounds so pure and sweet.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Every year we gather with hearts as one,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Monastics and lay friends beneath the Dharma sun.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Studying the Buddha\u2019s radiant teachings bright,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Cultivating virtue, wisdom, and inner light.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Ten days of practice in Marseille\u2019s embrace,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">With faith and devotion, we walk the path of peace.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">May the Dharma\u2019s radiant light shine far and wide,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Guiding all beings with compassion as our guide.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">With wisdom and merit ever shining bright,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Taking refuge in the Triple Gem, we dwell in peace and light.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">The Marseille Dharma Retreat in France,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Monastics and devotees rejoice in harmony\u2019s dance.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">From all directions they gather as one,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Spreading the true Dharma beneath the radiant sun.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Harmony in body, gentle words we share,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Peaceful minds blooming with wisdom and care.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Chanting the sutras, their echoes flow so far,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Wisdom shines brightly like a guiding star.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Together we sow wholesome seeds of grace,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Bodhi companions shine throughout all space.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Cultivating virtues, pure and bright,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Spreading the True Dharma, bringing peace and light.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">May merit ever bloom and rise,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">May wisdom open heart and eyes;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">May One Vehicle lead us through,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">For self and others, whole and true.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">With faithful hearts we make this vow:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">To grow in merit here and now;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">To reach the Buddha&#8217;s One True Way,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">And help all beings day by day.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">May we, the Buddha&#8217;s disciples, all vow,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">To sow vast fields of merit here and now;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Attain the One Vehicle&#8217;s Buddhahood so bright,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">Awake ourselves and guide all beings to the Light. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9 POEM FOR THE 37TH EUROPEAN DHARMA RETREAT Th\u01a1 kh\u00f3a tu h\u1ecdc Ph\u1eadt Ph\u00e1p \u00c2u Ch\u00e2u k\u1ef3 37, Marseille, Ph\u00e1p Qu\u1ed1c The Thirty-Seventh European Buddhist Retreat, The Dharma\u2019s sacred voice resounds so pure and sweet. Every year we gather with hearts as one, Monastics and lay friends beneath the Dharma sun. . 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