Ksitigarbha Retreat
Namo Shakyamuni Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
To the venerable monks and nuns, to our esteemed fellow practitioners, virtuous men, devoted women, and all people and Buddhists from the ten directions, Khai Nguyen Pagoda respectfully announces the Ksitigarbha Retreat at the beginning of the leap 6th month of the year At Ty.
⏰ TIME
The Ksitigarbha Retreat will be held from the 8th to the 10th of the leap 6th month of the year Ất Tỵ (Lunar Calendar).
(Corresponding to August 1st to 3rd, 2025, of the Solar Calendar).
🔔 RETREAT SCHEDULE:
– 07:00 AM – 08:30 AM: Gathering of the assembly, settling into the Dharma Hall
– 08:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Dharma Talk
– 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Upper Meal Offering
– 11:50 AM – 12:30 PM: Mindful Lunch
– 12:45 PM – 01:50 PM: Rest time
– 01:50 PM – 02:00 PM: Waking the assembly, gathering and settling into the Dharma Hall
– 02:15 PM – 04:15 PM: Chanting the Ksitigarbha Sutra (Chapters 1 to 9)
– 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Chanting the Ksitigarbha Sutra (Chapters 10 to 13) and Food Offering to wandering spirits
LIVESTREAM:
All practice sessions will be live-streamed on the pagoda’s official media channels:
– YouTube: Chùa Khai Nguyên TTHH Việt Nam
– Facebook: Tịnh Tông Học Hội Việt Nam
– Facebook: Chùa Khai Nguyên – Sơn Tây
– Facebook: Phật Sự Tản Viên
– Website: chuakhainguyen.com
The pagoda makes this announcement to all dear Dharma friends, Buddhists from near and far, and the public, inviting everyone to attend.
☎️ FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT: Khai Nguyen Pagoda’s Information Office:
- 02.433.610.897
- 0986.611.496 – 0967.914.696
- Email: master.thichdaothinh@gmail.com
Note: No prior registration is required for the Ksitigarbha Retreat. The pagoda has arranged accommodations for Buddhist devotees traveling from afar to attend the ceremony.
Throughout the three days of practice, the assembly joins together in chanting the Sutra of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha’s Fundamental Vows, reciting the Buddha’s name, and performing repentance. They also listen to profound and compassionate Dharma talks delivered by the Venerable Thich Dao Thinh, the abbot of Khai Nguyen Pagoda. The retreat is dedicated to praying for national peace and prosperity, liberation for the deceased and blessings for the living, world peace, and the well-being of all sentient beings.
The Ksitigarbha Retreat is a monthly specialized retreat organized by Khai Nguyen Pagoda for Buddhist followers. It is not merely a convergence of spiritual faith, but also an occasion for each practitioner to turn inward, reflecting upon their mind in the light of the Buddha’s compassion and wisdom. Through this, each person resolves to live a more wholesome life, cultivating a heart of filial piety and gratitude in their daily lives.
During the three days of practice, the assembly dedicated the merits to their ancestors of many generations and to their present parents, as well as praying for world peace and the well-being of all humanity. With heartfelt emotion, many devotees expressed their profound gratitude to the venerable monks and the organizing committee for providing such a serene and dignified environment for spiritual practice.
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