In the midst of the hustle and bustle of life, there are still pure places for us to return to - places that nurture peace in every breath - Phuoc Son Zen Monastery is such a place. Located peacefully in the middle of the mountains and forests of Phuoc Tan (Dong Nai),Phuoc Son Zen MonasteryEvery day we welcome hundreds of practitioners from all over to return to practice Vipassana meditation - a method that helps people return to themselves through mindfulness and pure consciousness.
Regardless of age, background or status, this place is a home for everyone. In particular, all activities at the monastery are completely free, without any fees from the public.
In order to contribute to maintaining this pure practice, Santa cooperates with the Zen Monastery to call for cooperation from the community to support necessities and essential items for Buddhists practicing here.
Phuoc Son Zen Monastery - A place of return for peaceful souls
Phuoc Son Zen Monastery is a center for practicing Vipassanā meditation and studying the Tripitaka. With great wishes, the Elders and monks at Phuoc Son Zen Monastery did not hesitate to work hard.maintain a pure ashram every day, serves as a refuge for hundreds of practitioners to return to study Buddhism and nurture an awakened and simple life.
Even though he doesn't show off or ask for anything in return, it's his humility and tireless willingness to serve that makes many people feel loved and willing to help. That's why, up to now, the activities at the monastery have been maintained with the hearts of predestined people, the sponsors who silently send support - from rice, salt, blankets... to good prayers.
Santa believes that: Every practice journey will become more complete when the practitioner does not have to worry about food, sleep, or household items. Therefore, we cooperated with Phuoc Son Zen Monastery to launch a volunteer appeal program - to support practical necessities, helping to maintain daily activities at this pure meditation place.
List of items needing support
In order to ensure basic living conditions for hundreds of practitioners who practice every day, we would like to request support for the following essential items:
- Kitchen: Salt, Sugar, Soy Sauce, Spices, Rice, Dishwashing liquid, Food, Tray, Spoon, Chopsticks, Cup
- Bathing and washing: Soap or shower gel, Washing powder, Fabric softener (if possible), Towel, Toilet brush, Bucket, Basin
- Construction: Fans, Lights, Locks
- The warehouse provides supplies for people who come to practice at the monastery: Blankets, pillows, single mosquito nets (one-person sleeping type), single mats (one-person sleeping type), coat hangers...
How to donate:
Method 1: You already have items and want to donate them at the store:
Go to a locker location near you >> Scan the QR code on the locker and select the "Send goods" feature >> Enter recipient information as the phone number of the volunteer of the volunteer organization >> The locker opens, place the item in and close the locker
Method 2: You don't have the item yet but want to contribute by purchasing through SantaMarket and sending it to charity
Open the SantaPocket app >> Select Market > Choose to buy items to donate > Enter the address as the charity organization's store location/direct address and volunteer phone number > Pay and complete the order
→ Select code SANTACHARITY to get Santa's discount for charity orders.
Phuoc Son Zen Monastery – Volunteer. Ngan Nguyen – 0936 527 557
Cabinet address: 161 Truong Van Bang, Cat Lai Ward, City. HCM
In the teachings of BuddhismCompassion and almsgiving (Dāna)– Giving is not only about helping others, but also a means of transforming yourself. Therefore, every gift you give is not only material support, but also a heart, a virtuous action that connects the mind of goodwill with the Three Jewels. Doing good deeds not only accumulates merit, but is also a way to transform suffering – for ourselves, and for society. In the modern world full of materialism, the return tocompassion, selflessness and sharingis the most precious thing we can give.
If you are looking for a good deed to start – now is the time.
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Sincerely thank you for your companionship and support.
Best regards,
Organizing Committee of SantaCharity program & Phuoc Son Zen Monastery
