Venerable Thích Pháp Hòa’s teachings are approachable, easy to understand, and infused with a touch of humor, making them highly accessible. He uses simple language and real-life examples to clarify Buddhist teachings, helping listeners easily apply them to their daily lives.
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Below is a collection of teachings by Venerable Thích Pháp Hòa. These writings are transcriptions based on his Dharma talks:
Buddhism is a path for us to deeply understand and perceive life, not only through rituals and worship but also by understanding the true nature of life, with all its suffering, joy, success, and failure. Buddhism is not a religion merely to fear sin, but a path...
Worship in Buddhism Is a Supportive Aid, Not the Primary Method In life, we may encounter times of illness and suffering. Many people turn to worship in hopes of healing their ailments, but it is important to understand and practice correctly. Worship can be a...
In Buddhism, a teacher who holds the position of abbot at a temple carries a great responsibility in maintaining and developing the activities of that temple. However, to understand the true meaning of abbotship, we need to distinguish between the concept...
In Buddhism, maintaining a Buddha’s mind and a Buddha’s speech is one of the key elements of practice and acting for the benefit of all beings. However, the challenge of harmonizing the Buddha’s mind and the Buddha’s speech perfectly is an issue that many people face....
Why can we love dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks, but struggle to love other people? Why do we create distinctions between one person and another, labeling one as right and the other as wrong, and in doing so, create suffering for ourselves? In life, if we cultivate...
3 type of insecurities When we feel insecure, we often think we are inferior to others. The Buddha taught that there are three types of insecurities: One is the feeling of being superior to others, two is the feeling of being equal to others, and three is the feeling...
When feeling tired, we should take a break and rest for a while. The person who walks fast will arrive sooner, but if we walk slowly, we can still reach our destination. What matters is that we recognize what we need to do and, depending on our strength, try to...
In our tradition, the purpose of prostration is to express respect and reverence, but in the past, our ancestors established certain rituals to demonstrate propriety. Prostration is a way to show respect, while the ritual is simply the form used to express it. For...
When people ask what meditation is about, we can answer that meditation is about practicing two aspects: one is "samatha" (calm, tranquility), and the other is "vipassana" (insight, clear seeing). Guidance on Meditation Practice According to...