Dear Master Sư phụ Giới Hương,
I am Sean, whose Buddhist name is Viên Bảo Luân, born in 2012. Now I am seven years old. I am so happy to live here in Hương Sen Buddhist Temple with Master and Bhikkhuni Viên Chân (my grandma) since the time I was born to now. You allowed me to take the refuges with you when I was six months old.
I would like to thank to you, Sư phụ, for your wonderful teachings of Buddhism. I feel joyful when I live with you and Grandma at Hương Sen Temple and I can go to my beloved Columbia Elementary School in Perris, nearby, too.
Many blessings to you.
New Year, January 1, 2020
Love,
Viên Bảo Luân
Viên Bảo Luân (two years old) holding a cement tool to help, 2013
Master providing refuges for Viên Bảo Luân at six months old in 2012
Sister Viên Bảo Hương holds me, while my mom, Viên Bảo Sen, kneels
Viên Bảo Luân (four years old) standing on a chair
high enough for him to mix oranges for the temple
THINKING OF MY MASTER
Dear Master Sư phụ Giới Hương,
I am Serenity, whose dharma name is Viên Bảo Hương. I was born in 2012; now I am nine years old. I am happy to follow you and my grandma (Bhikkhuni Viên Chân) to lectures at many temples. Monastics and laypeople love me very much because I’m so cute in Buddhist attire, wearing many Buddha’s beads.
I am your tiny disciple. My Dharma name is Viên Bảo Hương. My mother’s name is Viên Bảo Sen. Hương + Sen = Hương Sen Temple. My family is appreciative and honored to be a part of your temple.
Love Master and Grandma very much,
Viên Bảo Hương
Viên Bảo Hương at two years old (2012)
Viên Bảo Tuệ, five years old (right), and Viên Bảo Hương, two years old (left)
Master Giới Hương teaches Viên Bảo Hương (two and a half years old)
how to touch both hands to greet people in Buddhist culture
Viên Bảo Hương and dog Mimi
THANKFUL TO BE A PART OF HƯƠNG SEN BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Dear Master Venerable Giới Hương,
In celebration of your forty years of Buddhism, which is seen as a rare and treasured event that only comes to those standing strong and conquering all trails along the way. You are truly a light post for all others who follow in your footsteps to be part of Buddhist life.
In 2010, I had the great pleasure of getting to know you, Master, as a great and compassionate person who converted my family after my father’s death and guided us down a beautiful and serene path to heal my soul. We have learned a lot from you, and the most important thing is that I have grown spiritually while having the chance to live at the temple. In my heart, I truly thank you, and I am very blessed to be here at Hương Sen Buddhist Temple. In everything that you do, you show to me that your essence here on earth is truly needed. I hope to be able to grow with you and to learn more from you in the present and future, as I remain part of your wonderful Hương Sen Buddhist Temple.
We are happy to be your disciples forever.
Hương Sen Temple, October 30, 2019
Bowed head,
Viên Bảo Sen (mom of two kids)
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Viên Bảo Sen (the second from right) and kids clearing garden
at the first period of Hương Sen Temple
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