In the forty-year process of renunciation and monastic training, Venerable Bhikkhunī Giới Hương ordained in Vietnam, then traveled to India to study for the purpose of expanding the knowledge, keeping the lineage of the Buddha Dharma, and bringing the teachings of the Buddha throughout this world in order to repay her gratitude to the Three Jewels, Master, ancestors, Buddhists, parents and patrons who have nurtured and supported her so far. After that, the predestined relationship opened, and she came to settle down in the United States of America to propagate the Dharma and establish Hương Sen Temple in the semi-desert of Perris, California. This is appointed by the Buddha and her noble vow to spead Buddhism in remote areas clearly shows that she is not afraid of hardship and are willing to sacrifice.
She is very active, spending a lot of time studying, composing, building the temple and helping the nuns. As the Buddha’s disciple, wherever we have to serve sentient beings, we go there, but don't go beyond our reach—we remember to keep our health. If you're feeling good, if you find it helpful to life according to your ability and knowledge, do it now, don't postpone it. (A few words from someone who is senior and came to America before you.)
She will be a powerful hand and a great help to the nun Saṅgha in the United States and other regions, so that Dharma will shine. She presents a bhikkhunī lifestyle of diligence and dignity in a foreign land. She has numerous Buddhist works in the United States and abroad. This high ideal is high appreciated by many and is always a good role model for young nuns.
Finally, under the sunlight of the Lunar New Year 2020, I congratulate you and your nuns at Hương Sen Temple. May you all gain more health, more diligent practice, more facilities in your temple, and may all your dreams be achieved as expected, especially that the monastic fold will be developed day by day in order that you bring Buddhism to life.
Namo the Future Birth Maitreya Buddha.
Huệ Quang Pagoda on February 16, 2020
The Abbot of Huệ Quang Pagoda
The Most Venerable Thích Minh Mẫn
Bhikkhuni Giới Hương (second from right) with nuns
sending wishes of a Happy New Year
to the Most Venerable Minh Mẫn
(sitting) on February 16, 2020
Ven. Minh Mẫn ( middle standing) reads the Vinaya rules for the summer retreat,
Bhikkhunī Giới Hương (first right), at Huệ Quang Pagoda, Southern California
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