Memorial for Thay Thích Nhất Hạnh

All are welcome for a bilingual (English-Vietnamese) event commemorating Thích Nhất Hạnh at the Hayward Temple (Compassion Meditation Center/Chua Pho Tu).

Details:

Commemoration Ceremony for the Anniversary of the Passing of Master Thich Nhat Hanh (bilingual)

9:30 AM Buddhists and friends gather.

10:00 a.m. Venerable monks and nuns arrive at the main hall.

Sitting meditation (10 minutes)

Incense offering – Ceremony for the Triple Gem & the Enlightened Spirit of the Venerable Master (bilingual)

12:00 noon Tea offering (Br. Phap Huy, Plum Village tradition)

Recitation of the Refuge Chant (Vietnamese) and reading of The Refuge Chant (English)

Reflections from the Sangha (Vietnamese, American): Representatives from Plum Village, Tiếp Hiện

Dedication of Merit

A few words of thanks from the Abbot.

11:30 a.m. Informal lunch

1 p.m. Conclusion