Nguyễn Mai Trang I have been fortunate to attend many “Xuất Gia Vị Tha” (Altruistic Home Leaving) retreats over the years, for two profound reasons. First, the aspiration of one who undertakes these vows shines as a beacon—illuminating a path of love and selfless service…

Thu Nga Nguyễn – Thân Khai Nhiên My name is Thu Nga. In 2017, a friend invited me to attend the World Peace Gathering (WPG) Mandala event in Long Beach. This rare and fortunate encounter completely transformed my spiritual life.  From the moment I stepped…

My commitment to the altruistic monastic life, like that of my fellow practitioners in the sangha, is a heartfelt offering through practice—seeking to bring benefit and peace to others, to something beyond myself.  In my first year, I dedicated my merit to my father’s health.…

I 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…

When 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…