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: 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: 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
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:
Cleaning: Teaching in Virginia Beach, Ven. Chuc Thanh said to the sangha: “Do you like to enter into a house that has not been cleaned? We should clean our mind
Our Life Path: Teaching at a service in Virginia Beach, Ven. Chuc Thanh observed: “What do we think, say and do every day? What we think, say and do determine
We Are Awareness: Teaching in Virginia Beach in 2022, Ven. Chuc Thanh told the sangha “We are not this body. We are awareness.” Ven. Chuc Thanh often reminds the sangha
Building Confidence: Teaching in Virginia Beach in 2022, Ven. Chuc Thanh told the sangha “There are five ways to build your confidence. The first is to develop your faith. The
Practice with Patience: Teaching in Virginia Beach at a retreat in 2017, Ven. Chuc Thanh told the sangha “There is no sudden enlightenment. Even the Buddha had to practice many
Acknowledge. Forgive. Let go. Teaching in Virginia Beach, Ven. Chuc Thanh was asked how should a person deal with the mental suffering associated with personal conflict. He responded by telling