Cancelled: Winter Lazy Day Retreat
Cancelled: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Greetings Everyone, We regret to inform you that our Winter Lazy Day Retreat has been cancelled due to the snowy weather. Yours in Gratitude, Dong
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Monthly Meditation Hour
“Meditation for Peace and Well-being” Greetings, Peace seekers, Doing Hung Temple has resumed its pre-COVID tradition of hosting a monthly meditation for the purpose of cultivating and radiating a mindset
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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: January 11, 2026Time 9:00 -11:00 AM Where: The room behind the Buddha Hall This
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January Buddha Study: “Connecting with Mother Nature: Understanding Impermanence”
All Buddhism classes are free. However, donations to our Temple Give-A-Way Book Library are greatly appreciated. Dear Sangha, Please RSVP to dhtenglishsanghagmail.com The subject this month: “Connecting with Mother Nature: Understanding Impermanence“ When: Saturday, January 17,
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New Year’s / Bodhi Day Celebration 2026
New Year’s Day 2026 Join us for our 8th annual New Year’s Day-Bodhi Day Festivities What: Vegetarian Potluck and Celebratory Service. Where: Dong Hung Temple, Buddha Hall When: Jan 1,
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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
Read MoreWHAT 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
Read MoreINVESTING – 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
Read MoreBELONGINGS – 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
Read More3 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:
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