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Memory of XGVT
Read more: Memory of XGVTAmong many times joining XGVT/Dharma Protector, the XGVT in 2015 left us with the most touching memories. We had a dear friend. He was always enthusiastic and helpful. People love working with him because he knew how to create a harmonious and comfortable environment, making…
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Little thoughts
Read more: Little thoughtsWhat has preoccupied me for many years is how to balance the time caring for my mother and the time devoted to inner peace and tranquility for myself. Fortunately, through studying Buddhist teachings and practicing meditation, I have followed the Buddha’s guidance to lead a…
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I have returned Home
Read more: I have returned HomeI have gone through long years of illness. I distanced myself from society, living in darkness, avoiding contact with anyone, and even limiting interaction with my own family. Then one day, having learned about the World Peace Gathering (WPG) in Southern California in a few…
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New Year – New Vows
Read more: New Year – New VowsWhen I was young, I often went to the temple to participate in Buddhist family activities and had many opportunities to interact with nuns. Those nuns had very gentle and peaceful steps, living in harmony and cherishing the miracles of heaven and earth is always…
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Meditation Joy
Read more: Meditation JoyLet’s meditate each day Practice being relaxed and freeEmanate warmth in every wayTo those sad and unhappyBe physically and mentally peaceful Let go of internal tensionsRelease all social contentions And open wide our heart of compassionBe giving and forgiving For the heart to feel peaceful…
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My Altruistic Home-Leaving Experience in Japan
Read more: My Altruistic Home-Leaving Experience in JapanLeaving home to become a temporary nun is a topic I dare not think about because I know my concentration is still weak. In 2019, Master Hang Truong held the Mandala in Japan, quite beyond my reach and dream. On weekends, my husband and I…
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The Beauty of Altruistic Home Leaving
Read more: The Beauty of Altruistic Home LeavingEvery year when I rejoin the XGVT program, I feel like returning to my sweet childhood home full of warmth and happiness because I’ve come back to the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, back to Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Leaving my worldly home, I…
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My Journey into the Unknown
Read more: My Journey into the UnknownEvery year since 2013, I attended the World Peace Gathering as a novice nun. What motivates a person to shave off their hair, relinquish the comfortable life, even for a short period, to live in a disciplined environment (or more disciplined than they would have…
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The Power of Love
Read more: The Power of LoveMy little sister and I work in the same company so we are very close and easily share our joy and sorrow with each other. One early spring day in 2006, while I was at work, my sister rushed over with tears flooding from her…
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The Way Home
Read more: The Way HomeLike all women, I love to look beautiful, young, well-dressed with good makeup, manicured nails, and beautiful hair. I admire all the novice nuns and monks who joined the yearly Altruistic Home-Leaving program during the World Peace Gathering, organized by Master Hang Truong and the…
