WASHINGTON: For the first time in US history, the White House celebrated Vesak, the holiday that commemorates the Buddha’s birthday, enlightenment and death.   The celebration included candle lighting with Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and…

Under the guidance of Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh, the monks of Ba Vang Pagoda took part in blood donation activities so as to help reduce blood supply shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic. This action…

Prince Siddhartha lived a luxurious life and was the heir to the throne. But what made him give up everything to be an ascetic? The following article will provide you with detailed information. Despite being…

Buddha Shakyamuni — the founder and leader of Buddhism — was a real figure in history. He possessed sublime virtues and wisdom that have touched and enlightened many beings, leading them to the end of…

The moon is the earth’s only natural satellite and the fifth largest moon in the solar system. The moon appears in literature and makes life more interesting. In Buddhist sutras, the moon is also mentioned…

The last year proved to be challenging to everyone. However, Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh, against all odds, continued to lead Ba Vang Pagoda to thrive and move forward. Indeed, besides the cultivation routines and…

Water makes up more than 70% of the earth’s surface. 70% is also the average percentage of water in the human body. Water is a magical element that makes life possible, because no species can…

After visiting Ba Vang Pagoda and listening to the Dharma Talk by Thay Thich Truc Thai Minh for the first time, “Nghị Lực Sống (Resolution to live) – the Center of Enhancing the ability of…