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COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY OF

THE ENLIGHTENED BUDDHA DAY AT BODH GAYA, INDIA

Bhikṣuṇī TN Giới Hương

               Bodh Gaya was bustling with numerous significant Buddhist events at the end of 2023 and continuing through beginning of 2024. These included the three-week Dharma teachings by His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama (December 29, 2023 - January 20, 2024)[1], the Celebration of the Enlightened Buddha Day (organized by the World Buddhist Merit Society at the Bodh Gaya Monastery on January 17, 2024)[2], and the Pali Triptaka Recitation Ceremony (December 2-12, 2023)[3]. This article aims to introduce the Grand Celebration of the Enlightened Buddha Day.

Figure 1: MahaBodhi Stupa, where the Buddha achieved Enlightenment

                Within the state of Bihar, the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre in Bodh Gaya, welcomed more than 2000 monks and distinguished guests from various countries including Taiwan, Malaysia, Tibet, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, the United States, and Canada and encourages many others to gather in participation. From Vietnam, the notable attendees included Venerable Thich Tánh Tuệ (from the United States), Bhikṣuṇī TN Giới Hương (Abbess of Hương Sen Temple, California, USA), Bhikṣuṇī TN Nhuận Lý (Abbess of Taiwan Monastery at Bodh Gaya), and Bhikṣuṇī TN Trí Hân (Linh Sơn Temple, Bodh Gaya), along with many venerable Việt Nam monks and nuns.

The Grand Celebration of the Buddha's Enlightenment Day took place on January 17, 2024 (the 7th day of the 12th lunar month, Buddhist calendar 2567) at the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre in Bodh Gaya, India. The event was organized by the Most Venerable Thích Đạo Quả from Taiwan as the head of the organizing committee and Venerable Thích Bồ Đề as the deputy head. The World Buddhist Merit Society (Taiwan), Guang Minh Da Dao Association (Malaysia), and the Taiwan Buddhist Group collaborated to host this significant occasion.

The program began with the chanting of the Buddha Shakyamuni's name three times, followed by a screening of a film portraying the history of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni and the spread of Buddhism from India to other countries. The documentary also explored the life stories of eminent monastics such as the Great Master Hsuan Tzang, Fa Hsien, and I-Jing, who devoted themselves to Buddhism. Their contributions have played a significant role in the development of Buddhism, continuing into the 21st century. Presently, numerous countries worldwide are establishing monasteries, academies, meditation centers, charitable foundations, and many more facilities dedicated to Buddhism. Since then, the Bodh Gaya, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, has emerged as a global Buddhist center.

Figure 2: Celebration of the  Enlightened Buddha at the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre

 

               Today, followers of Buddhism from various places gather at the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre to participate in a ceremony commemorating the profound grace of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni, who realized the ultimate enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. This sacred occasion carries the message of happiness and liberation for humanity, offering a precious and meaningful gift from Lord Buddha – a pathway to be free from suffering and the cycle of birth and death. This gift is a profound blessing bestowed upon us by the Buddha.               Before attaining enlightenment, he was originally a bodhisattva who underwent three great eons practicing the Bodhisattva path, cultivating the ten perfections (Pāramitā), sacrificing his body, time, and health wholeheartedly to guide sentient beings, steering them away from suffering and leading them back to the path of righteousness.               Completing numerous virtuous deeds, as the final life of a Prince Siddhartha, he renounced the luxurious palace life in pursuit of a path that could liberate all sentient beings from the cycle of birth, aging, illness, and death. Enduring six years of ascetic practices in the forest, the Bodhisattva Gautama realized that extreme austerities only caused physical pain and did not lead to enlightenment. Ultimately, he understood the Middle Way – avoiding both extreme indulgence in material pleasures and severe asceticism that harms the body. The Bodhisattva then accepted a bowl of milk rice from the village girl, Sujata, recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy body for the pursuit of the true path.               Later, he released the bowl into the Nairañjana River, making a firm vow that if enlightenment was not attained, he would prefer death rather than abandon his quest. True to his determination, the bowl floated upstream, defying the natural flow of the river—a miraculous event confirming the sincerity of his resolve.

As a powerful testament to unwavering faith, Bodhisattva Siddhartha gradually entered meditative states continuously for 49 days. Under the Bodhi tree, he triumphed over the temptations posed by Mara, the embodiment of craving (tanha), aversion (arati), and delusion (raga). He realized the law of Dependent-origination, the twelve links of causation[4] that bind sentient beings in the cycle of birth and death since time immemorial. By cutting one chain link, the others ceased to operate. This profound truth of Dependent- origination was inherent, and he experientially verified this truth leading to the attainment of Buddhahood with the full realization of the ten powers: Omniscience, Unobstructed Knowledge, Perfect Wisdom, Boundless Virtue, Effortlessness, Mastery over Realms, Immeasurable Compassion, Skillful Means, Unwavering Resolute Will, and Taming the Unshakable. Overflowing with joy and tranquility, he exclaimed with profound emotion:

“O builder of this house! You have been seen.You shall not build the house again.All your rafters are broken,The ridgepole is shattered.The mind of the Awakened One has reached the unconditioned state.All cravings have come to an end.”

(Dhammapada)[5]

Figure 3: Whole view of Vietnamese Monastics

PAYING HOMAGE

1. In countless lifetimes, out of compassion for sentient beings, aspiring to the Bodhi mind, engaging in the Bodhisattva path, and praying for Buddhahood.2. Pretending to enjoy the allure of sensual pleasures, disillusioned with the impermanence of worldly conditions, wandering in all directions, empathizing with the sufferings of life. Crossing the city walls in the middle of the night, renouncing worldly life, cutting off the green hair, practicing in snowy mountains.3. Possessing extraordinary wisdom, with the dedicated effort, spending five years studying under various masters, diligently learning the art of healing, attaining mastery in meditation, transcending the conventional thoughts.4. Conquering the hardships silently, practicing the asceticism rigorously, enduring extreme physical hardships, eating only one grain or bean per day, drinking only a few drops of dew or rainwater. In winter, enduring the falling snow, exposed to the cold outdoors; in summer, enduring scorching heat in a charnel ground. Using a staff or whip to strike the body, reaching the pinnacle of austerity that no one could match.5. The Bodhisattva accepted the bowl of milk rice from Sujāta, abandoning extreme ascetic practices and returning to the Middle Way. Practicing mindfulness meditation, he resolved to attain Supreme Enlightenment.6. Received the Kuśa grass, he constructed a seat, making a solemn vow that even if his blood dried up and only sinews and bones remained, he would not leave the Kuśa grass throne until attaining Supreme Buddhahood.7. Under the Bodhi tree, on the forty-ninth night, just before dawn, he overcame the forces of Mara, achieving the Knowledge to know the measureless last lifetimes. He clearly saw the suffering of all beings trapped in the cycle of birth and death.

  1. Under the Bodhi tree, on the forty-ninth night, at the second watch of the night, he attained the Divine Eye, perceiving the entire world and all beings in all ten directions without hindrance.
  2. Under the Bodhi tree, on the forty-ninth night, at the third watch of the night, he comprehended the nature of suffering, the causes of suffering, and the path leading to the cessation of suffering. He achieved the Knowledge to eradicate all ignorances, purified suffering, and realized the ultimate truth.
  3. Under the Bodhi tree, at the end of the forty-night, his mind brightened, and he saw the morning star, signifying his attainment of the Bodhi path.
  4. The Dharma is immortal, the Four Noble Truths are the sacred truths, the Eighfold Path is the path to salvation, rescuing sentient beings and crossing the ocean of suffering.

Namo Sakyamuni Buddha!

Figure 4: Vietnamese Monastics chanting

the Compassionate Mantra and  Prajna Heart Sutra

               The entire assembly of over 2000 monks remained silent and reverent while contemplating the Compassionate One, the common Father of humanity, and sincerely expressing the gratitude in homage to the Enlightened One who has saved sentient beings from suffering.

The program is meticulously coordinated, solemn, and graceful; shown through seamlessly alternating between recitations of scriptures from various countries, the flower offerings, speeches, presentations of the organization's activities, etc. The primary languages used are English and Chinese. There are two English-speaking MCs (from Malaysia), and a Chinese-speaking MC (from Taiwan), who skillfully guide the program with harmony. While English and Chinese serve as the main languages for the grand ceremony, when monks from each country recite scriptures, they do so in their respective languages and follow their own ceremonial traditions.

               The host country, India, was invited to the stage for the first recitation, followed by a solemn ceremony of offering five items (flowers, incense, tea, cakes, and lamps), expertly conducted by approximately 30 lay Buddhists from Taiwan and Malaysia. Next, venerable monks from Taiwan recited scriptures from the Great Vehicle tradition, followed by Vietnamese monks reciting the Great Compassion Dharani, the Prajna-paramita Sutra. Finally, Tibetan monks reciting scriptures in the Tibetan language.

A male monastic representative from the Tzu Chi Foundation in Taiwan, founded by Venerable Master Cheng Yen, stepped onto the stage to convey greetings from Venerable Bhikṣuṇī Cheng Nghiêm to the assembly. He announced that the lunch offered during the event to around 2000 venerable monastics was sponsored by Venerable Bhikṣuṇī Cheng Nghiêm and the Tzu Chi Foundation (everyone applauded in gratitude). Venerable Bhikṣuṇī Cheng Nghiêm encouraged everyone to adopt a vegetarian diet, emphasizing the compassionate choice to prevent the merciless killing of millions of animals each day for human consumption. Concurrently during this occasion, the monastic representative also showcased on the screen the charitable activities of the Tzu Chi Foundation.

Next, Professor M. Sheevali, the Venerable from Canada with Sri Lankan roots, took to the podium. Following that, a video presentation highlighted the significant contributions of three organizations to Buddhism in Taiwan, Malaysia, India, and many countries worldwide. The World Buddhist Merit Society from Taiwan has been actively engaged in volunteer work, relief efforts, providing charity, and aiding in times of natural disasters, floods, and earthquakes. The society has been involved in humanitarian activities since 2018 in countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, and more.

The Guang Ming Da Dao Association (Malaysia) and the Taiwan Buddhist Group have also lent a helping hand to those in need. The organizers didn't forget to display on the screen images of male and female followers of Buddhism earnestly contributing monetary offerings in pink envelops for each venerable monastics participating in the Commemoration of the Buddha's Enlightenment ceremony. The Most Venerable Đạo Quả then took to the stage to recite the Enlightenment Sutra in Sanskrit, while the organizers respectfully offered the auspicious gifts to the monks and nuns. Following this, everyone was invited to partake in a vegetarian lunch (Indian cuisine) at the Anand International Hotel restaurant (located across from the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre).

Figure 5: The Most Venerable Đạo Quả chanting Sanskrit Sutra

While Bhikṣuṇī Giới Hương touching hands to listen to it

 

At the end of the event, the Most Venerable Thích Đạo Quả, on behalf of the organizers, expressed gratitude to the all monastics from various countries who attended and announced that next year, in 2025, the Commemoration of the Buddha's Enlightenment ceremony will be held on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month, following the tradition. They extended an invitation to venerable monks and nuns from all places to participate and wished everyone good health and further expressed gratitude and hopes of meeting again. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause. Bhikṣuṇī TN Nhuận Lý mentioned that the Commemoration of the Buddha's Enlightenment ceremony is held annually, and the 2024 event marks the 18th time, with the continued leadership of the venerable senior monks from Taiwan.

               Since the enlightenment of Lord Buddha Siddhartha Gautama beneath the sacred Bodhi tree, Bodh Gaya in the state of Bihar, India, has become the holiest pilgrimage site in the world. Therefore, organizing the Enlightenment Day celebration in the sacred land of Bodh Gaya holds immense significance. The World Buddhist Merit Society has taken on the noble responsibility of organizing this annual event with great scale, solemnity, and profound meaning. Truly, the boundless merits generated from such endeavors are beyond measure and discussion.

Namo Joyful Storehouse of Merit Forest Bodhisattva Mahasattva.

Namo is currently sitting in the Dharma place, the leader of Saha world, the Teacher of the three realms, from the Father of all beings,

Namo Shakyamuni Buddha proved!

Bodh Gaya, India, January 18, 2024

Respectedly report,

Bhikṣuṇī TN Gioi Huong

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Figure 6: Bhikṣuṇī TN Nhuận Lý (brown dress), Bhikṣuṇī TN Giới Hương

(next right) and nuns at the front side of the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre

 

[1] https://dalailama.com/live

[2] https://huongsentemple.com/index.php/en/about-us/activities/8513-

[3] https://huongsentemple.com/index.php/en/about-us/activities/8513-chanitng-tripitaka-Bodh Gaya

[4] The twelve links or stages are (1) Ignorance, (2) Actions, (3) Consciousness, (4) Name and Form, (5) the Six Entrances (the five sense organs and the mind), (6) Contact, (7) Sensation,(8) Desire, (9) Clinging, (10) Existence, (11) Birth, and (12) Old Age and Death.

[5] Dhammapada. Page 153 - 154. Trans. by Ñanamoli Thera.

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/bud_lt32.htm

PLEASE READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY OF THE ENLIGHTENED BUDDHA DAY WITH COLORFUL PHOTOS: Appendix_1._Enlightened_Day_2024_-_TN_Gioi_Huong.pdf

INTRODUCTION OF HUONG SEN TEMPLE

ORIGIN

Hương Sen Buddhist Temple is located in Perris, California, on ten acres of semidesert in the southern part of the state. Established in April 2010 by Venerable Abbess Dr. Bhikṣuṇī  Giới Hương, it was approved as a US-based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit religious organization on June 13, 2011. Currently there are four Bhikkhunīs and the Venerable Abbess in residence, along with three dog disciples (Rosie, Bruno, and Rudy).

This is a Pure Land-Zen (Thiền, Chan, or meditation) nunnery following the Mahāyāna Buddhist tradition for women dedicated to living the Buddha's teachings. It shares the same Dharma roots under the guidance of Late Master Venerable Bhikkhunī Hải Triều Âm at Hương Sen Temple, Đại Ninh, Lâm Đồng, Việt Nam and Hương Sen Temple, Bình Chánh, HCM City, Việt Nam.

MISSION

Hương Sen Buddhist Temple is an educational religious center for understanding Buddhism and Buddhist practices. It is built to disseminate the Respectful Honored Buddha's teachings by providing a simple quiet spacious place for residents, local as well as visiting nuns (female monastics) and devoted lay disciples to study the Buddha's discourses, research Asian (Vietnamese) culture, practice meditation, worship, chant the penitential ritual, share the Dharma, attend retreats and assemblies for the Amitābha Buddha’s name recitation and guidance for attaining the Buddha’s nature on the basis of Theravāda and Mahāyāna sūtras.

WHAT WE DO

  • We provide spiritual dialogue, counseling,teaching, and guide lay practitioners and monastics on how to observe precepts-samadhi-wisdom to maintain and develop peace, compassion, joy and happiness in themselves. 
  • We perform rituals and offer retreats tointegrate the Dhamma into life to meet the spiritual needs of disciples.
  • Weintroduce and guide the Dharma of Sakyamuni Buddha from 2,600 years ago in India to local students and Americans in thesemodern times. All people are welcome, regardless of religion or race. We do not try to convert anyone. What we do is based on your understanding, requests and support. 
  • We nurture and encourage aspiringfemale practitioners to be ordained as they wish and provide the conditions (food, shelter, scripture, robes) so they can live a liberated pure Bhikkhunī life on the basis of the Buddhist Vinaya.
  • We support and uphold the connection and growthof the international Bhikkhunī Sangha (Theravāda, Vajrayāna and Mahāyāna) inpracticing, preserving and sharing the Buddha’s teachings from different perspectives in a multicultural environment.
  • We strongly foster the development of the Bhikkhunī sangha as international Buddhist community leaders and Dharma masters.

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Biography of Ven. Dr. Giới Hương & Bao Anh Lac Bookshelf

Dr. Bhikṣuṇī  Giới Hương (world name Śūnyatā Phạm) was born in 1963 in Bình Tuy, Vietnam and ordained at the age of fifteen under the great master, the Most Venerable Bhikkhunī Hải Triều Âm. In 1994, she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature from Sài Gòn University. She studied in India for ten years and in 2003, graduated with a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy from the University of Delhi, India. In 2005, she settled down in the United States and in 2015, she earned a second Bachelor's Degree in Literature at the University of Riverside, California.

Currently, she is pursuing a degree in the Master of Arts Program at the University of California, Riverside and works as a lecturer at the Vietnam Buddhist University in HCM City. She favors quietly reflecting on Dharma, and that leads her to write, as well as translate, Buddhist books and lyrics for music albums on her Bảo Anh Lạc Bookshelf. 

In 2000, she established Hương Sen Temple, Bình Chánh, Sài Gòn, Việt Nam.In 2010, she founded HươngSen Temple in Perris, California, USA, where she serves as abbess. 

BAO ANH LAC BOOKSHELF

1.1.  THE VIETNAMESE BOOKS 

1) Bồ-tát và Tánh Không Trong Kinh Tạng Pali và Đại Thừa(Boddhisattva and Sunyata in the Early and Developed Buddhist Traditions), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Delhi-7: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2005. Tổng Hợp Tp HCMPublishing: the 2nd & 3rd reprint in2008 & 2010.

2) Ban Mai Xứ Ấn (The Dawn in India), (3 tập), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Delhi-7: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2005; Văn Hóa Sài GònPublishing: the 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2006, 2008 & 2010. 

3) Vườn Nai – Chiếc Nôi (Phật GiáoDeer Park–The Cradle of Buddhism), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Delhi-7: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2005. Phương ĐôngPublishing: the 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2006, 2008 & 2010.

4) Quy Y Tam Bảo và Năm Giới (Take Refuge in Three Gems and Keep the Five Precepts),Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, Wisconsin, USA, 2008. Phương Đông Publishing: the 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2010, 2016 &2018. 

5) Vòng Luân Hồi (The Cycle of Life), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Phương ĐôngPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2008. Văn Hóa Sài Gòn Publishing: the 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2010, 2014 & 2016.

6) Hoa Tuyết Milwaukee (Snowflake in Milwaukee), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Văn Hoá Sài gònPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2008.

7) Luân Hồi trong Lăng Kính Lăng Nghiêm (The Rebirthin Śūrangama Sūtra)Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Văn Hóa Sài gònPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2008. Publishing Phương Đông: the 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2012, 2014 &2016. 

8) Nghi Thức Hộ Niệm, Cầu Siêu (The Ritual for the Deceased), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Delhi-7: Eastern Book Linkers, 2008.

9) Quan Âm Quảng Trần (The Commentary of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Tổng HợpPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2010. Publishing Phương Đông: the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5 reprintin 2010, 2014, 2016 & 2018. 

10) Nữ Tu và Tù Nhân Hoa Kỳ (A Nun and American Inmates),Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Văn Hóa Sài gònPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2010. Hồng Đức Publishing: the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th reprintin 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018 & 2020. 

11) Nếp Sống Tỉnh Thức của Đức Đạt Lai Lạt Ma Thứ XIV (The Awakened Mind of the 14thDalai Lama),2 tập, Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng ĐứcPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, năm 2012.The 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2010, 2016 &2018.

12) A-Hàm:Mưa pháp chuyển hóa phiền não (Agama – A Dharma Rain transforms the Defilement),2tập, Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng ĐứcPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, năm 2012. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2010, 2016 &2018. 

13) Góp Từng Hạt Nắng Perris (Collection of Sunlight in Perris), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng ĐứcPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc.2014.

14) Pháp Ngữ của Kinh Kim Cang (TheKey Words ofVajracchedikā-Prajñāpāramitā-Sūtra), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng ĐứcPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, năm 2014. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2015, 2016 &2018. 

15) Tập Thơ Nhạc Nắng Lăng Nghiêm(Songs and Poems of Śūraṅgama Sunlight), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng ĐứcPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc.2014.

16) Nét Bút Bên Song Cửa (Reflections at the Temple Window), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng ĐứcPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc.2018.

17) Máy Nghe MP3 Hương Sen (Hương Sen Digital Mp3 Radio Speaker): Các Bài Giảng, Sách, Bài viết và Thơ Nhạc của Thích Nữ Giới Hương (383/201 bài), Hương SenTemple.2019.

18) DVD Giới Thiệu về Chùa Hương Sen, USA (Introduction on Huong Sen Temple).Hương Sen Press Publishing.Thích Nữ Giới Hương & Phú Tôn.2019.

19) Ni Giới Việt Nam Hoằng Pháp tại Hoa Kỳ (Sharing the Dharma - VietnameseBuddhist Nuns in the United States), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng Đức Publishing.2020.

20) Tuyển Tập 40 Năm Tu Học & Hoằng Pháp của Ni sư Giới Hương (Forty Years in the Dharma: A Life of Study and Service—Venerable Bhikkhuni Giới Hương),Thích Nữ Viên Quang, TN Viên Nhuận,TN Viên Tiến, and TN Viên Khuông, XpressPrint Publishing, USA. 2020.

21) Tập Thơ Nhạc Lối Về Sen Nở (Songs and Poems ofLotus Blooming on the Way), Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng ĐứcPublishing.2020

22) Nghi Thức Công Phu Khuya – Thần Chú Thủ Lăng Nghiêm (Śūraṅgama Mantra), Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hương Sen Press, USA. 2021.

23) Nghi Thức Cầu An – Kinh Phổ Môn (The Universal Door Sūtra),Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hương Sen Press, USA. 2021.

24) Nghi Thức Cầu An – Kinh Dược Sư (The Medicine Buddha Sūtra),Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hương Sen Press, USA. 2021.

25) Nghi Thức Sám Hối Hồng Danh (The Sūtraof Confession at many Buddha Titles), Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hương Sen Press, USA. 2021.

26) Nghi Thức Công Phu Chiều – Mông Sơn Thí Thực (The Ritual Donating Food to Hungry Ghosts),Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hương Sen Press, USA. 2021.

27) Khóa Tịnh Độ – Kinh A Di Đà (The Amitabha Buddha Sūtra), Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hương Sen Press, USA. 2021.

28) Nghi Thức Cúng Linh và Cầu Siêu (The Rite for Deceased and Funeral Home), Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hương Sen Press, USA. 2021.

29) Nghi Lễ Hàng Ngày, (The Daily Chanting Ritual)Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hương Sen Press, USA. 2021.

30) Hương Đạo Trong Đời 2022 (Tuyển tập 60 Bài Thi trong Cuộc Thi Viết Văn Ứng Dụng Phật Pháp 2022 - A Collection of Writings on the Practicing of Buddhism in Daily Life in the Writing Contest 2022), Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hồng Đức Publisher. 2022.
31) Hương Pháp 2022 (Tuyển Tập Các Bài Thi Trúng Giải Cuộc Thi Viết Văn Ứng Dụng Phật Pháp 2022 - A Collection of the Winning Writings on the Practicing of Buddhism in Daily Life in the Writing Contest 2022) Thích Nữ Giới Hương biên soạn, Hồng Đức Publisher. 2022.
32) Giới Hương - Thơm Ngược Gió Ngàn (Giới Hương – The Virtue Fragrance Against the Thousand Winds), Nguyên Hà.
33) Pháp Ngữ Kinh Hoa Nghiêm (Buddha-avatamsaka-nāma-mahāvaipulya-sūtra) (2 tập).
34) Tinh Hoa Kinh Hoa Nghiêm (The Core of Buddha-avatamsaka-nāma-mahāvaipulya-sūtra).
35) Phật Giáo – Tầm Nhìn Lịch Sử Và Thực Hành (Buddhism: A Historical and Practical Vision). Hiệu đính: Thích Hạnh Chánh và Thích Nữ Giới Hương.
36) Nhật ký Hành Thiền Vipassana và Kinh Tứ Niệm Xứ (Diary: Practicing Vipassana and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Sutta)
37) Nghi cúng Giao Thừa (New Year's Eve Ceremony)
38) Nghi cúng Rằm Tháng Giêng (the Ceremony of the First Month’s Full Moon)
39) Nghi thức Lễ Phật Đản (The Buddha Birthday’s Ceremony)
40) Nghi thức Vu Lan (The Ullambana Festival or Parent Day)
41) Lễ Vía Quan Âm (The Avolokiteshvara Day)
42) Nghi cúng Thánh Tổ Kiều Đàm Di (The Death Anniversary of Mahapajapati Gotami)
43) Nghi thức cúng Tổ và Giác linh Sư trưởng (The Ancestor Day)

1.2.  THE ENGLISH BOOKS 

1) Boddhisattva and Sunyata in the Early and Developed Buddhist Traditions,Bhikkhuni Gioi Huong, Delhi-7: Eastern Book Linkers, 1stprint 2004, 2ndreprint 2005 & Vietnam Buddhist University: 3rdreprint2010.

2) Rebirth Views in the Śūraṅgama SūtraDr. Bhikkhunī Giới Hương, Fifth Edition, Hồng ĐứcPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc.2018.

3) Commentary of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva,Dr. Bhikkhunī Giới Hương, Fourth Edition, Hồng ĐứcPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc.2018.

4) The Key Words in Vajracchedikā Sūtra, Thích Nữ Giới Hương,  Hồng ĐứcPublishing. 2020.

5) Sārnātha-The Cradle of Buddhism in the Archeological View. Hồng Đức Publishing. 2020.

6) Take Refuge in the Three Gems and Keep the Five PreceptsThích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng Đức Publishing. 2020.

7) Cycle of Life, Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng ĐứcPublishing. 2020.

8) Forty Years in the Dharma: A Life of Study and Service—Venerable Bhikkhuni Giới Hương. Thích Nữ Viên Quang, TN Viên Nhuận, TN Viên Tiến, and TN Viên Khuông, Xpress Print Publishing, USA. 2020.

9) Sharing the Dharma -VietnameseBuddhist Nuns in the United States, Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng Đức Publishing.2020.

10) A Vietnamese Buddhist Nun and American Inmates.5th Edition. Bhikkhunī Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Hương Sen Press Publishing, USA. 2021.

11)    Daily Monastic Chanting, Bhikṣuṇī Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

12)    Weekly Buddhist Discourse Chanting, vol 1, Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

13)    Practice Meditation and Pure Land, Bhikṣuṇī Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

14)    The Ceremony for Peace, Bhikṣuṇī Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

15)    The Lunch Offering Ritual, Bhikṣuṇī Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

16)    The Ritual Offering Food to Hungry Ghosts, Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

17)    The Pureland Course of Amitabha Sutra, Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

18)    The Medicine Buddha Sutra, Bhikṣuṇī Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

19)    The New Year Ceremony, Bhikṣuṇī Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

20) The Great Parinirvana Ceremony, Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

21) The Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony, Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

22) The Ullambana Festival (Parents’ Day), Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

23) The Marriage Ceremony, Bhikṣuṇī Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

24) The Blessing Ceremony for The Deceased, Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

25) The Ceremony Praising Ancestral Masters, Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

26) The Enlightened Buddha Ceremony, Bhikṣuṇī Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

27) The Uposatha Ceremony (Reciting Precepts), Bhikṣuṇī  Thích Nữ Giới Hương composed. Hương Sen Publisher. 2023.

28) Buddhism: A Historical And Practical Vision. Edited by Ven. Dr. Thich Hanh Chanh and Ven. Dr. Bhikṣuṇī  TN Gioi Huong. Eastern Book Linkers: Delhi 7. 2023.

29) Contribution of Buddhism For World Peace & Social Harmony. Edited by Ven. Dr. Buddha Priya Mahathero and Ven. Dr. Bhikṣuṇī  TN Gioi Huong. Tôn Giáo Publishing. 2023.

30) Global Spread of Buddhism with Special Reference to Sri Lanka. Buddhist Studies Seminar in Kandy University. Edited by Prof. Ven. Medagama Nandawansa and Dr. Bhikṣuṇī  TN Gioi Huong. Tôn Giáo Publishing. 2023.

31) Buddhism In Sri Lanka During The Period of 19th to 21st Centuries. Buddhist Studies Seminar in Colombo. Edited by Prof. Ven. Medagama Nandawansa and Dr. Bhikṣuṇī  TN Gioi Huong. Tôn Giáo Publishing. 2023

32) Diary: Practicing Vipassana and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Sutta. Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Tôn Giáo Publishing. 2024.

1.3.  THE BILINGUAL BOOKS (VIETNAMESE-ENGLISH)

1) Bản Tin Hương Sen: Xuân, Phật Đản, Vu Lan (Hương Sen Newsletter: Spring, Buddha Birthday and Vu Lan, annual/ Mỗi Năm). 2019 & 2020.

2) Danh Ngôn Nuôi Dưỡng Nhân Cách-Good Sentences Nurture aGood MannerThích Nữ Giới Hươngsưu tầm, Hồng ĐứcPublishing. 2020.

3) Văn Hóa Đặc Sắc của Nước Nhật Bản-Exploring the Unique Culture of Japan,Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Hồng ĐứcPublishing. 2020.

4) Sống An Lạc dù Đời không Đẹp như Mơ-Live Peacefully though Life is not Beautiful as a Dream, Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Hồng ĐứcPublishing. 2020.

5) Hãy Nói Lời Yêu Thương-Words of Love and Understanding, Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Hồng Đức Publishing. 2020.

6) Văn Hóa Cổ Kim qua Hành Hương Chiêm Bái -The Ancient- Present Culture in Pilgrim,Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Hồng ĐứcPublishing.2020.

7) Nghệ Thuật Biết Sống-Art of Living.Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Hồng Đức Publishing. 2020.

8) Dharamshala - Hành Hương Vùng Đất Thiêng, Ấn Độ, Dharamshala - Pilgrimage to the Sacred Land, India. Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Tôn Giáo Publishing. 2024.

1.4.  THE TRANSLATED BOOKS

1) Xá Lợi Của Đức Phật(Relics of the Buddha), Tham Weng Yew, Thích Nữ Giới Hương chuyển ngữ, Delhi-7: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2005. Delhi 2006: 2nd reprint. Tổng Hợp Tp HCMPublishing: the 3rd and 4th reprintin 2008 & 2016.

2) Sen Nở Nơi Chốn Tử Tù(Lotus in Prison),many authors,Thích Nữ Giới Hương translated from English into Vietnamese,Văn Hóa Sài gònPublishing: Tủ Sách Bảo Anh Lạc, 2010. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th reprintin 2012, 2014 & 2016.

3) Chùa Việt Nam Hải Ngoại(Overseas Vietnamese Buddhist Temples), Võ Văn Tường & Từ Hiếu Côn, vol 2. Translated into English:Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Hương Quê Publishing. 2016.

4) Việt Nam Danh Lam Cổ Tự (The Famous Ancient Buddhist Temples in Vietnam), Võ Văn Tường. Translated into English:Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Phương NamPublishing.2016.

5) Hương Sen, Thơ và Nhạc–(Lotus Fragrance, Poem and Music),Nguyễn Hiền Đức. Translated into English:Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Hồng Đức Publishing. 2020.

6) Phật Giáo-Một Bậc Đạo Sư, Nhiều Truyền Thống(Buddhism: One Teacher – Many Traditions), Đức Đạt Lai Lạt Ma 14th & Ni Sư Thubten Chodren, Translated into Vietnamese: Ven. Dr. Thích NữGiới Hương,Prajna Upadesa FoundationPublshing.2018.

7) Cách Chuẩn Bị Chết và Giúp Người Sắp Chết-Quan Điểm Phật Giáo (Preparing for Death and Helping the Dying – A Buddhist Perspective), Sangye Khadro, Translated into Vietnamese: Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Hồng ĐứcPublishing.2020.

 

BUDDHIST MUSIC ALBUMS

  1. Đào Xuân Lộng Ý Kinh (the Buddha Teachings Reflect in Cherry Flowers), Poems: Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Music: Nam Hưng, volume 1. 2013.

  1. Niềm Tin Tam Bảo (Trust in Three Gems), Poems: Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Music: Hoàng Y Vũ & Hoàng Quang Huế, volume 2. 2013.
  2. Trăng Tròn Nghìn Năm Đón Chờ Ai (Whom is the Full Moon Waiting for over a Thousand Years?). Poems: Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Music: Võ Tá Hân, Hoàng Y Vũ, Khánh Hải, Khánh Hoàng, Hoàng Kim Anh, Linh Phương và Nguyễn Tuấn, volume 3. 2013.
  3. Ánh Trăng Phật Pháp (Moon Light of Dharma-Buddha). Poems: Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Music: Uy Thi Ca & Giác An, volume 4. 2013.
  4. Bình Minh Tỉnh Thức (Awaken Mind at the Dawn) (Piano Variations for Meditation). Poems: Thích Nữ Giới Hương. The Solo Pianist: Linh Phương, volume 5. 2013.
  5. Tiếng Hát Già Lam (Songs from the Temple). Poems: Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Music: Nam Hưng, volume 6. 2015.
  6. Cảnh Đẹp Chùa Xưa (The Magnificent Ancient Buddhist Temple). Poem: Thích Nữ Giới Hương. Music: Võ Tá Hân, Nam Hưng, Hoàng Quang Huế, volume 7. 2015.
  7. Karaoke Hoa Ưu Đàm Đã Nở (An Udumbara Flower is Blooming), Thích Nữ Giới Hương and Musician Nam Hưng, Hương Sen Temple. 2015.
  8. Hương Sen Ca, Poems: Thích Nữ Giới Hương and Music: Nam Hưng, Volume 9, Hương Sen Temple. 2018.
  9. Về Chùa Vui Tu, Poems: Thích Nữ Giới Hương, Music: Nam Hưng & Nguyên Hà, Volume 10, 2018.
  10. Gọi Nắng Xuân Về (Call the Spring Sunlight), Poem: Thích Nữ Giới Hương,Music:Nam Hưng, Hương Sen Temple. Volume 11.2020.