Namo Sakyamuni Buddha
Dear Venerable Bhikkhunī Giới Hương,
In 1986, I settled down in the United States and in 1987, I rented a house to use as a small temple in Seattle, Washington. In 1993 we moved to the new place established as Vạn Hạnh Pagoda and we are still there. Time passes fast; thirty-four years flew by as quick as a flash with many experiences of ups and downs.
I realized that nuns who set up temples, go to school, receive the ordained, and propagate Buddhism in the United States face more difficulties and obstacles than nuns in Vietnam. Venerable Bhikkhunī Giới Hương is one of the nuns who have had favorable conditions to share Dharma in the United States. Surely you must be very persistent, overcoming many challenges to achieve the results seen today.
I have a good impression of you because our names have nearly similar pronunication (I am Giác Hương while you are Giới Hương). I am also glad to see that you make a good name for the honorable daughters of Sakyamuni Buddha. You are worthy to be a great disciple of the Nun Patriarch Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī
On the occasion of the anniversary of forty years of studying and service in Dharma, I wish for you, the other nuns and the Saṅgha abroad to try our best in keeping our initial renunciate vows, whether we are in Vietnam or overseas. This is the Buddha and Patriarch’s conduct.
Namo the Great Nun Patriarch Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī.
Spring of Mouse Year, Seattle
January 19, 2020
Abbess of Vạn Hạnh Pagoda
The Most Venerable Giác Hương
From left: Bhikkhu Thiền Đức, Bhikkhunī Giới Hương
and the Most Venerable Giác Hương
at Vạn Hạnh Pagoda, Seattle, January 19, 2020
Front side of Vạn Hạnh Buddha Hall
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