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Chuc Thanhs Visit to Norfolk Christian School, May 8, 2025
Venerable Thay Thanh’s Talk at Norfolk Christian School Once again this semester, our Venerable Thay Chuc Thanh was invited by Mr. Joshua Gangl to speak to his “Religion and Cultures” class on Buddhism
Buddha Study: May 17, 2025 “Dependent Origination:The Story of our Lives”
All Buddhism classes are free. However, donations to our Temple Give-A-Way Book Library are greatly appreciated. RSVP to dhtenglishsanghagmail.com The subject this month: “Dependent Origination: The Story of Our Lives” When: Saturday, May 17, 2025Where: Behind the Buddha Hall at
Vesak Buddha’s Birthday Celebration and Refuge Taking Ceremony.
Dear Blessed Sangha,Dong Hung Temple invites you to our Vesak Day (Buddha’s Birthday Celebration). This is a joint occasion that includes the English-speaking and Vietnamese communities for this special day. Most of
Wendnesday Service Ending
Dear Sangha, Everything in the universe is impermanent. Given a significant shift in attendance at our English language services from Wednesday evenings to Sunday mornings, we are discontinuing the Wednesday evening services effective
Dong Hung Temple, English-Speaking Reading Group
Greetings all seekers of the Dhamma,Dong Hung Temple invites you to our Buddhist reading group. Our next meeting will be: When: May 11, 2025Time 9:00 -11:00 AM Where: The room behind the Buddha Hall This
Thay Thanh Speaks to Sophmores at Norfolk Christian School
On December 13th, Thay Chuc Thanh spoke on Buddhism to a class of sophomores at Norfolk Christian School. He had been invited by the teacher of a World Religions class, Joshua
WHAT ARE WE? – VEN. THAY THANH
What Are We? Teaching in Virginia Beach in April 2024, Venerable Thay Thanh said to the sangha “We are not the body. We are the awareness of our body (through
INVESTING – VEN. THAY THANH
Investing: Teaching in Virginia Beach, Ven. Thay Thanh advised the sangha to “Practice self-investment. Try to take time for yourself. If you have difficulty meditating at home, visit the temple
BELONGINGS – VEN. THAY THANH
Belongings: Teaching in Virginia Beach in October, 2022, Ven. Thay Thanh said “The Buddha teaches us that we only possess our belongings (including our money) temporarily. There are five entities
3 PARTS OF BUDDHISM PRACTICE – VEN. THAY THANH
The Three Parts of Buddhism Practice: Teaching in Virginia Beach in 2022, Ven. Chuc Thanh shared this observation with the sangha: “There are three parts to the practice of Buddhism: