{"id":3126,"date":"2026-10-22T02:14:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T19:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=3126"},"modified":"2026-10-23T23:23:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T16:23:39","slug":"introduction-to-phap-nhan-temple-and-its-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/introduction-to-phap-nhan-temple-and-its-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple and its Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 160%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/phap-nhan-temple\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/ven-thich-phap-nhan\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Ven. Th\u00edch Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/ven-thich-trung-sy\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\">Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3131 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/anh-chieu-doc-ro-dep.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/anh-chieu-doc-ro-dep.png 1024w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/anh-chieu-doc-ro-dep-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/anh-chieu-doc-ro-dep-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/anh-chieu-doc-ro-dep-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: impact, sans-serif; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">INTRODUCTION TO PH\u00c1P NH\u00c3N TEMPLE AND ITS WEBSITE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 160%;\">Namo the Original Teacher, Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">With deepest respect, we address the Venerable Monks and Nuns,<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><em>Dear Dharma friends and readers near and far<\/em>,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple and its website (<span style=\"background-color: #ffff00; color: #282828;\">phapnhan.org<\/span>) are dedicated to the study, practice, and propagation of the True Dharma of the Buddha, helping spread the values of ethical conduct, mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom. The temple serves as a place for Buddhist study, meditation, education, and service, while the website shares Buddhist teachings and knowledge, Dharma talks, and study materials in both Vietnamese and English. Through these efforts, Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple and its website aspire to bring peace, happiness, and practical benefits to all, contributing to harmonious families, a peaceful society, and a better world<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"M2ABN3kW6F\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/tv\/gioi-thieu-chua-va-trang-nha-phap-nhan\/\">Gi\u1edbi thi\u1ec7u Ch\u00f9a v\u00e0 Trang Nh\u00e0 Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cGi\u1edbi thi\u1ec7u Ch\u00f9a v\u00e0 Trang Nh\u00e0 Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n\u201d \u2014 Phap Nhan Temple\" src=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/tv\/gioi-thieu-chua-va-trang-nha-phap-nhan\/embed\/#?secret=UvJcUn6pLr#?secret=M2ABN3kW6F\" data-secret=\"M2ABN3kW6F\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 160%;\">I. Aspiration to Propagate the True Dharma<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Buddhism, the path of peace, awakening, and enlightenment, has been present in the world for more than twenty-six centuries. <em>Shakyamuni<\/em> Buddha, the fully awakened Teacher, opened the path leading to peace, awakening, and liberation. Following his noble aspiration and example, generations of the Buddha\u2019s disciples, from ancient times to the present, have continually devoted themselves to learning, practicing, and propagating the True Dharma, thereby contributing to the well-being and benefit of humanity and all sentient beings.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Following the altruistic example and noble aspiration of the Buddha and generations of his disciples, we aspire to live a life of virtue and mindfulness, steadfast and at ease; to keep the torch of the True Dharma shining brightly and to kindle the torch of loving-kindness and compassion; and to walk the path of peace and joy, aspiring to cultivate true happiness for ourselves and others right here and right now, in this very life.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">With the aspiration to continue, preserve, and further promote the noble values that the Venerable Masters have diligently cultivated over the years, the Editorial Board has had the good fortune to establish the Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple Website in today\u2019s era of global communication and connectivity. The website serves as an effective communication platform that helps propagate the True Dharma, spread loving-kindness, cultivate wisdom, and bring peace, joy, and happiness to people around the world.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 160%;\">II. The Origin and Meaning of the Name Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">The name <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n<\/span><\/strong> is closely associated with the P\u0101\u1e37i term <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Dhammcakkhu<\/span><\/strong>, commonly translated into English as <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Eye of the Dhamma<\/span><\/strong>, meaning \u201c<strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">the eye of the Dharma.<\/span><\/strong>\u201d This term holds an important place in Buddhist scriptures and is particularly associated with the account of Shakyamuni Buddha\u2019s first discourse, the <em>Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta<\/em> (<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Discourse on Turning the Wheel of the Dhamma<\/span>), recorded in the <em>Sa\u1e43yutta Nik\u0101ya<\/em> (Connected Discourses), Chapter 56, Discourse 11 (SN 56.11; S V 420\u2013424).<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">The Buddha delivered this discourse to five ascetics at the Deer Park (<em>Isipatana Migad\u0101ya<\/em>), near the city of B\u0101r\u0101\u1e47as\u012b (modern-day Varanasi), India. While listening to and understanding the True Dharma, Venerable <em>A\u00f1\u00f1\u0101 Ko\u1e47\u1e0da\u00f1\u00f1a<\/em> attained <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">the Eye of the Dhamma<\/span><\/strong>, realizing the truth expressed in the words: \u201c<strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Whatever arises is subject to cessation<\/span><\/strong>.\u201d Following this event, Venerable <em>A\u00f1\u00f1\u0101 Ko\u1e47\u1e0da\u00f1\u00f1a<\/em> was accepted by the Buddha into the monastic order, becoming his first ordained disciple. The other four ascetics were also successively guided and ordained by the Buddha, marking the formation of the first Buddhist monastic community in the history of Buddhism.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Following this important historical event, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Triple Gem<\/span>\u2014the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha<\/span><\/strong>\u2014can be likened to a three-legged vessel, with its three legs interdependent and mutually supportive, providing a stable foundation in the world. <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong> serves as a noble spiritual refuge for the Buddha\u2019s disciples, who rely upon it to study, practice, and apply the Buddha Dharma in their daily lives, cultivating peace and progressing toward awakening and liberation.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">From a Sino-Vietnamese perspective, the name <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n<\/span><\/strong> consists of two elements: Ph\u00e1p and Nh\u00e3n. <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p<\/span><\/strong>, corresponding to Dhamma in P\u0101\u1e37i, refers to the Buddha\u2019s teachings and the truth they convey. <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Nh\u00e3n<\/span><\/strong>, corresponding to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">cakkhu<\/span><\/strong><\/span>, means \u201c<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">eye<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.\u201d Thus, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n<\/span><\/strong> can be interpreted as \u201c<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Eye of the Dhamma<\/span><\/strong>,\u201d symbolizing right seeing and the ability to understand the Buddha\u2019s teachings through wisdom.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">In the P\u0101\u1e37i scriptures, <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">the Eye of the Dhamma<\/span><\/strong> (<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Dhammacakkhu<\/em><\/span><\/strong>) is often associated with the realization of truth and the recognition of the arising and passing away of phenomena. In this sense, <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">the Eye of the Dhamma<\/span><\/strong> points toward a path of learning and practice guided by <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Noble Eightfold Path<\/span><\/strong>, which consists of <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration<\/span>.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">The Eye of the Dhamma<\/span><\/strong> is also closely connected with understanding <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Four Noble Truths<\/span><\/strong>: <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Noble Truth of Suffering, the Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering, the Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering, and the Noble Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Suffering<\/span><\/strong>. Together, these truths offer a clear understanding of suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path to its cessation. Through studying, contemplating, and practicing the Buddha\u2019s teachings, Buddhist practitioners can gradually develop wisdom, transform suffering, and cultivate a life of peace, happiness, and inner freedom, while also benefiting others.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 160%;\">III. The Eye of the Dhamma in the Five Eyes of Mah\u0101y\u0101na Buddhism<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">In the <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; background-color: #ffff00;\">Five Eyes<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"> of Mah\u0101y\u0101na Buddhism<\/span><\/strong>, the five types of eyes are<strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"> the Physical Eye, the Divine Eye, the Wisdom Eye, the Eye of the Dhamma, and the Buddha Eye<\/span><\/strong>. They represent different aspects and levels of perception and understanding, ranging from ordinary sensory perception to the complete wisdom of enlightenment.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">1. Physical Eye<\/span><\/strong> (\u8089\u773c)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">The Physical Eye represents the ordinary human eye, which enables people to see forms and recognize objects and phenomena within the normal range of sensory perception.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">2. Heavenly Eye<\/span><\/strong> (\u5929\u773c)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">The Heavenly Eye represents the ability to see beyond the ordinary limits of the physical eye, including the ability to perceive different realms of existence and the death and rebirth of sentient beings according to their karma.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">In terms of perception beyond the limits of the naked eye, <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Divine Eye<\/span> may be broadly compared to scientific instruments such as telescopes and modern observation devices, which enable human beings to observe distant objects and phenomena that cannot be seen directly with the naked eye.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">However, these two abilities differ in their fundamental nature. Scientific instruments extend the capacity for observation through technology, whereas <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Divine Eye<\/span>, according to Buddhist teachings, is a faculty of mental perception associated with perceiving different realms of existence, as well as the death and rebirth of sentient beings according to their karma. Therefore, <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Divine Eye<\/span> should not be equated with the ability to observe through scientific instruments.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">3. Wisdom Eye<\/span><\/strong> (\u6167\u773c)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">The Wisdom Eye represents the ability to contemplate and understand the true nature of phenomena, recognizing their impermanence, suffering, non-self, dependent arising, and conditioned nature. Through such contemplation, practitioners can develop wisdom, lessen attachment, transform suffering, and move toward liberation. From a practical perspective, understanding the interdependent relationships among things and phenomena also helps people live more responsibly, appreciate the value of life, and cultivate compassion for all living beings.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">4. Dharma Eye<\/span><\/strong> (\u6cd5\u773c)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">The Dharma Eye represents the ability to understand the Dharma, recognize the truth, and discern the path of practice. From a practical perspective, <strong>the Dharma Eye<\/strong> also refers to the ability to make sound judgments, distinguish between what should and should not be done, and understand appropriate methods of practice to guide oneself and help others attain well-being, peace, and happiness.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">5. Buddha Eye<\/span><\/strong> (\u4f5b\u773c)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">The Buddha Eye represents the Buddha\u2019s perfect vision and understanding, fully penetrating the truth and comprehending the true nature of phenomena. According to Mah\u0101y\u0101na Buddhism, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Buddha Eye<\/span><\/strong> also represents the ability to recognize the spiritual capacities, circumstances, and conditions of sentient beings in order to guide them appropriately, helping them transform suffering, develop wisdom, and progress toward awakening and liberation.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">In summary, within the Mah\u0101y\u0101na Buddhist system of <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Five Eyes<\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Physical Eye<\/span><\/strong> enables one to perceive objects through ordinary vision; <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Heavenly Eye<\/span><\/strong> represents the ability to see beyond the normal limits of sight; <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Wisdom Eye<\/span><\/strong> represents the ability to contemplate the true nature of phenomena through wisdom; <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">the Dharma Eye<\/span><\/strong> represents an understanding of the True Dharma and the path of practice; and <strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Buddha Eye<\/span><\/strong> represents the Buddha\u2019s perfect vision and understanding.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">These five types of eyes belong to the Mah\u0101y\u0101na Buddhist classification system. When studying <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">the term Dharma Eye<\/span><\/strong> in the P\u0101li Canon and in the Mah\u0101y\u0101na Buddhist system of <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Five Eyes<\/span><\/strong>, it is important to consider the context in which the term is used and its specific meaning within each tradition.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 160%;\">IV. The Buddha Eye, the Dharma Eye, and the Sangha Eye: Interbeing and Practical Application<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">In addition to <strong>the Five Eyes<\/strong>, in relation to <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong>\u2014<strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha<\/span><\/strong>\u2014we may use the terms Buddha Eye, Dharma Eye, and Sangha Eye as symbolic concepts to highlight the connections among enlightened wisdom, understanding of the True Dharma, and the Sangha\u2019s shared vision of harmony, reconciliation, and unity. This interpretation is intended to support the practical application of Buddhist values in everyday life; it is not intended to establish a canonical system of terminology equivalent to the Five Eyes.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Buddha Eye<\/span><\/strong> (Buddhacakkhu) may be understood symbolically as the vision of the Enlightened One, representing profound wisdom, clear insight, and a profound understanding of compassion, wisdom, peace, and equality. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>The Buddha Eye<\/strong><\/span> reminds Buddhist practitioners to follow the noble example of the Blessed One, cultivate wisdom alongside compassion, and live mindfully in all circumstances.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Dharma Eye<\/span><\/strong> (Dhammacakkhu) emphasizes right understanding of the True Dharma and the ability to study, understand, contemplate, practice, and apply the Buddha\u2019s teachings in everyday life. <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">The Dharma Eye<\/span><\/strong> guides people toward right understanding, ethical conduct, the cultivation of wisdom, and the gradual transformation of the underlying causes of suffering.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Sangha Eye<\/span><\/strong> (Sa\u1e45ghacakkhu) may be understood symbolically as the collective vision of the Sangha, nurtured by moral integrity, wisdom, purity, harmony, unity, and a shared sense of responsibility. In a community where members listen to, respect, support, and encourage one another, each member can contribute an individual perspective, enabling the community to assess issues more comprehensively and identify appropriate solutions together. <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Sangha Eye<\/span><\/strong> thus embodies the spirit of mutual support, mutual care, loving-kindness, mutual respect, reconciliation, and collective progress.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Although <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">the Buddha Eye, the Dharma Eye, and the Sangha Eye<\/span><\/strong> are presented separately, they are closely interconnected and mutually supportive. <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Buddha Eye<\/span><\/strong> reminds us of the ideal of enlightenment and wisdom; t<strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">he Dharma Eye<\/span><\/strong> emphasizes the right understanding, study, and practice of the True Dharma; and <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Sangha Eye<\/span><\/strong> highlights harmony, mutual support, and the collective pursuit of Buddhist study and practice. These three aspects can serve as complementary guides on the path of Buddhist learning, practice, and service.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">From the perspective of interbeing, we recognize that all things and phenomena exist through relationships of interdependence, mutual conditioning, and interaction. Therefore, individual development cannot be separated from family, community, and the surrounding environment. When wisdom goes hand in hand with compassion, understanding is accompanied by practice, and individual aspirations are harmonized with shared responsibilities, people can contribute to building a more peaceful, compassionate, and wholesome way of life.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Through the study, understanding, and practice of the Buddha Dharma, we can apply the symbolic meanings of <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>the Buddha Eye, the Dharma Eye, and the Sangha Eye<\/strong><\/span> to everyday life to cultivate wholesome qualities, strengthen right confidence, develop wisdom, live with stability and ease, and bring meaningful benefits to ourselves and others.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 160%;\">V. The Significance and Vision of Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n<\/span> <\/strong>(<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><em>Dhammacakkhu<\/em><\/span> in P\u0101\u1e37i; <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Dharma Eye<\/span><\/strong> in English) is the name of both this temple and this website. The temple is a place for venerating the Buddha, studying and practicing the True Dharma, providing moral education, and organizing Buddhist activities. In the Buddhist tradition, the term vih\u0101ra generally refers to a residence and place of practice, particularly for monastics. Depending on the context, it may correspond to terms such as monastery or monastic residence.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">With this vision, <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong> aspires to foster an environment for studying and practicing the True Dharma, cultivating moral values, and developing wisdom. In doing so, the temple seeks to nurture individuals who are knowledgeable, ethical, and responsible. Through its activities in Dharma study and practice, meditation, education, and service, the temple hopes to contribute to building harmonious families, a peaceful society, and a better world.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Those who have the good fortune to encounter the temple and come to learn about, study, and practice the Buddha Dharma can gradually learn to recognize and transform the difficulties they face in life, cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom, and find greater peace, joy, and happiness for themselves while contributing to the well-being of others right here and now, in this very life.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Choosing the name <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n<\/span><\/strong> for the temple reflects the continuity of this term\u2019s significance within Buddhist teachings while conveying the temple\u2019s vision of studying and practicing the True Dharma and cultivating wisdom.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Through these activities, people can gradually cultivate peace and joy, develop wisdom, strengthen their moral values, transform the difficulties they face in daily life, and build positive relationships with family, friends, and society. These are among the practical goals that <strong><span style=\"color: #282828; background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong> aspires to achieve through its ongoing activities in Dharma study and practice and the propagation of the True Dharma.<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 160%;\">VI. Location, Establishment, and Activities of Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong> is situated on approximately 2.55 acres of land at 136 The Ranch Road, Del Valle, Texas 78617, about 8.5 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">Following the exemplary\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\">tradition of supporting <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong> embodied by the lay disciples <em>An\u0101thapi\u1e47\u1e0dika<\/em> and <em>Vis\u0101kh\u0101<\/em>, devoted Buddhist supporters generously purchased and donated this land to enable Venerable Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9 to establish <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong>. The temple was established with the aspiration of becoming a place where people can learn about, study, apply, and practice the Buddha Dharma in their daily lives, serving Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, both near and far.<br \/>\nAt present, <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong> regularly conducts activities in Dharma study and practice and the propagation of the True Dharma. However, its physical facilities and material resources remain modest and limited. Despite these limitations, under the dedicated guidance of Venerable Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9, Buddhists and others who have the good fortune to encounter the temple have opportunities to learn about, understand, practice, and apply the Buddha Dharma in their daily lives.<br \/>\nThrough these activities, people can gradually cultivate peace and joy, develop wisdom, cultivate moral virtues, transform the difficulties they face in daily life, and build positive relationships with family, friends, and society. These are among the practical goals that Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple aspires to achieve through its ongoing activities in Dharma study and practice and the propagation of the True Dharma.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">VII. Introducing the Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple Website and Its Content Vision<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nThrough the topics presented above, the <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple website<\/span><\/strong> respectfully introduces readers to <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong>, Venerable Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9, his writings, and works by other authors that align with the website\u2019s principles, purposes, and vision for development.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The content published on<\/span><\/strong> <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">the Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple website<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>focuses on Buddhist study and practice, education, Dharma propagation, the protection and preservation of the Buddha Dharma, and its application to daily life<\/strong><\/span>. <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Articles that fall outside these areas or do not align with the website\u2019s stated vision and direction are beyond the scope of its publications<\/span><\/strong>.<br \/>\nTo make it easier for a wide range of readers to learn about and practice the Buddha Dharma, the Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n website (<span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"><strong>phapnhan.org<\/strong><\/span>) offers content in both Vietnamese and English. Through this bilingual platform, readers can access articles, Dharma talks, and study materials to gradually deepen their understanding of the Buddha\u2019s teachings, put those teachings into practice, and apply the values of ethical conduct, mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom to their daily lives.<br \/>\nIn today\u2019s era of global communication and connectivity, a website is a valuable means of sharing Buddhist knowledge, promoting humanistic values, and supporting Buddhist study and practice remotely. Wherever they may be, readers can learn about the Buddha\u2019s teachings, reflect on his words, and choose practices suited to their own circumstances.<br \/>\nWith the aspiration to propagate the True Dharma, <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong> and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>its website<\/strong><\/span> seek to contribute to this noble mission by bringing peace, happiness, and practical benefits to ourselves and others throughout the world.<br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">VIII. Words of Gratitude and Best Wishes<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nIn the process of compiling, editing, publishing, organizing, and presenting articles, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Editorial Board<\/span><\/strong> may inevitably make mistakes or overlook certain details. We respectfully welcome the guidance and suggestions of Venerable monks and nuns, scholars, knowledgeable individuals, intellectuals, and Dharma practitioners, so that the website\u2019s content may continue to improve in quality, accuracy, and usefulness for readers near and far.<br \/>\nFinally, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">the Editorial Board<\/span><\/strong> would like to express its deepest gratitude to the Venerable monastics, kind-hearted benefactors, generous donors, devoted Buddhist practitioners, and all those who have contributed to, supported, and accompanied <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/strong> in sustaining its activities of Dharma study, practice, and the propagation of the True Dharma.<br \/>\nTheir invaluable generosity and support help enable the Temple to continue fulfilling its aspirations in Dharma study and practice, education, service, and encouraging people to apply the Buddha Dharma in their daily lives.<br \/>\nMay the blessings of the Triple Gem bring peace and well-being in body and mind to all Venerable monastics, virtuous friends and wise companions, Buddhist practitioners, and readers near and far. May their families live in harmony, their work proceed smoothly, their wisdom continue to grow, and their lives become ever more peaceful, joyful, and happy.<br \/>\nWe respectfully wish you continued diligence in Dharma study and practice, and steady progress on the path of learning, understanding, practicing, and propagating the True Dharma of the Blessed One. May your efforts help foster a life of peace, mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom for yourselves and others, right here and now, in this very life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-size: 160%;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Namo the Original Teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong>Editorial Board of the Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple Website<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #282828; background-color: #ffff00;\"><strong>phapnhan.org<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Ven. Th\u00edch Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9 INTRODUCTION TO PH\u00c1P NH\u00c3N TEMPLE AND ITS WEBSITE Namo the Original Teacher, Shakyamuni Buddhaya With deepest respect, we address the Venerable Monks and Nuns, Dear Dharma friends and readers near and far, Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple and its website (phapnhan.org) are dedicated to [&hellip;]\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[230,188,220,205,256,251,261,282,225,235,239,247,195,219,266,277,268,237,253,179,180,203,202,178,214,192,193,185,233,228,1,184,190,258,285,216,215,249,209,196,213,254,181,198,294,218,276,262,199,265,208,206,269,244,204,245,187,326,260,231,252,257,263,279,210,267,200,242,243,236,238,201,212,250,207,182,264,221,232,240,176,217,255,183,284,211,170,223,271,224,222,194,234,272,227,278,283,191,197,177,292,291,270,280,241,186,226,248,229],"tags":[327,328],"class_list":["post-3126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gieo-duyen","category-hang-nam","category-phat-phap-ung-dung","category-chuyen-de-ung-dung","category-kien-truc","category-nghe-thuat","category-sach-noi","category-tac-gia","category-mua-thu","category-quan-am","category-ho-chuong-va-niem-phat","category-kinh-sach","category-phat-dan","category-phat-hoc-va-khoa-hoc","category-tu-dien-phat-hoc","category-nhan-vat-phat-giao","category-nhac-phat-giao","category-truyen-gioi-xuat-gia","category-thu-phap","category-tu-thien","category-suu-tam","category-tham-luan-tieu-luan","category-truyen","category-xay-dung","category-vu-tru-hoc","category-cac-nuoc","category-van-hoa","category-hang-ngay","category-tung-niem-hang-ngay","category-ngay-an-lac","category-tin-tuc-phat-su","category-chuong-trinh-phat-phap","category-hoang-phap","category-phap-am","category-cung-duong","category-sinh-thai-va-moi-truong","category-kinh-te-hoc","category-sach-bien-tap","category-giao-duc","category-thanh-dao","category-dao-duc-hoc","category-my-thuat","category-dien-dan","category-ngay-ram","category-general-articles","category-suc-khoe-va-doi-song","category-nhac-que-huong","category-thu-vien","category-van-hoc","category-lich-am","category-than-chu","category-thien","category-nhac-thien","category-le-tuong-niem","category-ky-yeu-tuy-but","category-chu-tang-ni","category-hang-thang","category-most-venerable-thich-nhu-dien","category-mp3","category-xuat-gia","category-hoi-hoa","category-cau-doi","category-sach-pdf","category-phap-nhan-temple","category-triet-hoc","category-hinh-anh","category-tho","category-cau-an","category-cau-sieu","category-quy-y-tam-bao","category-an-com-chanh-niem","category-van-xuoi","category-tam-ly-hoc","category-sach-xuat-ban","category-tinh","category-tam-tinh-ban-doc","category-truyen-doc","category-khoa-tu","category-nghi-thuc","category-nghi-le","category-hoc-bong","category-khoa-hoc-va-thoi-dai","category-dieu-khac","category-chia-se","category-ca-si","category-xa-hoi-hoc","category-hanh-huong-tam-linh","category-mua-xuan","category-nhac-xuan","category-mua-ha","category-an-cu-kiet-ha","category-tet-nam-moi","category-nam-moi","category-nhac-tet","category-ta-on","category-tam-bao","category-dich-gia","category-cac-tieu-bang","category-vu-lan","category-tiec-chay","category-ven-thich-phap-nhan","category-ven-thich-trung-sy","category-nhac-vu-lan","category-website","category-le-hang-thuan","category-hang-tuan","category-mua-dong","category-sach-viet","category-tuoi-tre","tag-phap-nhan-temple","tag-phap-nhan-website"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"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\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3126"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3126\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3169,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3126\/revisions\/3169"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}