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Thank You, Thay! A letter from a Buddhist in Germany
"I vowed to be a drop of pure water which helps people to quench their thirst, to calm down their minds and purify their hearts. I may be just a very small drop of water, but this is a drop of pure water that brings everybody purity and tranquility" - Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh.
Siddharth Kumar, a man from India, was hoping to meet Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh for some months. And his dream has been fulfilled.
Thich Truc Thai Minh (Thay) is the Abbot of Ba Vang Pagoda, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam The Dharma name of Thay is Thich Truc Thai Minh and His real name is Vu Minh Hieu. Thay was born in 1967 in Ngoc Quan village, Lam Thao commune, Luong Tai district, Bac Ninh province, Vietnam.
I would like to advise you to cultivate honesty and sincerity. There might be some dishonesty inside us, but we have to determine to defeat it, so we will become more trustworthy and sincere people.
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If you think, act, and speak with good intention in every moment, you can attain a peaceful mind. Such is the core value of Buddhism, to guide sentient beings to happiness and a more fulfilled life.
For a Buddhist, it is important to maintain right thoughts and awareness in every action. To achieve that, one needs to practice meditation. It is an essential part of Buddhist practice and the key to attaining mindfulness.
To seek refuge in the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, is the greatest fortune one can encounter in their lifetime. It helps us steer clear of bad paths and guides us to true liberation from suffering of life.
Ba Vang Pagoda is a great learning environment for Buddhists everywhere. There, you can study under the guidance of Abbot Thich Truc Thai Minh, an endearing and admirable teacher to many Buddhists. If you're on the path to furthering your Buddhist study, come and join us!
If you are new to Buddhism, feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help you take your first step in your Dharma journey - where you can learn to live a happier, more satisfying life.
