Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, there still exist serene places to return to – where inner peace is nurtured with every mindful breath. Phuoc Son Monastery is one such place. Nestled quietly in the mountains of Phuoc Tan (Dong Nai), the monastery welcomes hundreds of practitioners each day from all walks of life to practice Vipassana meditation – a profound method that guides individuals back to themselves through mindfulness and awareness.

Regardless of age, background, or social status, this is a spiritual home open to all. What makes it even more special is that all activities at the monastery are completely free of charge, with no fees collected from practitioners or the public

To help sustain this serene environment for spiritual practice, Santa has partnered with the monastery to call upon the community’s support in providing essential supplies and daily necessities for the practitioners residing here.

Phuoc Son Monastery – A Sacred Refuge for Peaceful Minds

Phuoc Son Monastery is a center dedicated to the practice of Vipassanā meditation based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and the study of the Tipitaka (Three Baskets of Buddhist Scriptures). With a vast and compassionate vow, the Elder Monk and the Sangha at Phuoc Son have tirelessly maintained this peaceful Dharma hall — a refuge for hundreds of practitioners returning to cultivate the path, nurturing a life of mindfulness and simplicity.

Though never seeking recognition or expecting anything in return, it is precisely this humility and tireless spirit of selfless service that has touched the hearts of many and inspired them to offer support. As a result, all activities at the monastery have been sustained through the heartfelt contributions of kind benefactors and devoted supporters — from sacks of rice, salt, and warm blankets to silent prayers of goodwill.

Santa believes that every spiritual journey becomes more complete when practitioners no longer have to worry about daily needs such as food, rest, or basic living supplies. That is why we have partnered with Phuoc Son Monastery to launch this charitable initiative — calling on the community to contribute essential items in support of the monastery’s daily operations and serene environment for practice.

List of Essential Items Needed

To ensure the basic living conditions for the hundreds of practitioners studying and meditating each day, we respectfully call for support with the following essential items:

– Kitchen Supplies: Salt, sugar, soy sauce, seasonings, rice, dishwashing liquid, dry food or ingredients, food trays, spoons, chopsticks, drinking cups.

– Bathing & Laundry Supplies: Body soap or shower gel, laundry detergent, fabric softener (if available), face towels, toilet brushes, water buckets, plastic basins.

– Basic Utility & Maintenance Supplies: Electric fans, lights, padlocks.

– Living Supplies for Practitioners: Blankets, pillows, single mosquito nets, single sleeping mats, clothes hangers, and other personal essentials.

How to Contribute:

Option 1: You already have items to donate. Please follow these steps to drop off your donation at the nearest SantaPocket smart locker:

• Step 1: Open the SantaPocket app and select the “Charity” feature. Choose the organization and program you wish to support, then tap “Donate Now”.
• Step 2: Scan the QR code on the locker. Fill in your donation information, select the locker size, and tap “Send”.
• Step 3: Place your donated items into the locker.

Option 2: Purchase donation items via the Market feature and ship to the collection point (Santa Locker – 161 Truong Van Bang, Thu Duc City)

• Step 1: Open the SantaPocket app and select the “Market” feature.
• Step 2: Choose items listed in the donation request.
• Step 3: Add selected products to your cart.
• Step 4: At checkout, select the delivery address: 161 Truong Van Bang, Thu Duc City → Enter promo code SANTACHARITY to receive an 8% discount for charity donations. Please assign the receiver to our volunteer representative: Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ngan (0936 527 557) 
• Step 5: Your donation will be delivered to the central collection point.

In Buddhist teachings, loving-kindness (mettā) and generosity (dāna) are not only acts of giving to others, but also powerful means of transforming oneself. Thus, every offering you give is more than just material support — it is a reflection of your heart, a noble act of goodness that connects your compassionate intention with the Three Jewels. Doing good is not only a way to accumulate merit, but also a path to transform suffering — for oneself and for the world. In today’s materialistic society, returning to compassion, selflessness, and the spirit of sharing is perhaps the most precious gift one can offer.

If you’re looking for a meaningful act of kindness to begin — this is the moment.

👉Download the SantaPocket app now and join us in writing the next chapter of kindness.

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*Official letter of the program – authorized by Maison Chance to be implemented by SantaPocket (Click here)

We sincerely thank you for your kindness and wholehearted support.

Respectfully,

SantaCharity Team & Phuoc Son Monastery