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THE LIFE AND SUCCESSFUL OF THE SUCCESSFUL Elder THUONG THUONG THUONG THUONG THUONG THIEN CHANGE LIFE AND MERITORIOUS BEHAVIORS OF THE MOST VENERABLE THERO LIKE CHON THANH By Master Thanh Minh and Master Cheng Sy image001image003 I. BACKGROUND The Elder Venerable Thich Binh Chan, a monk simple, harmonious, likable, always smiling happily, loved by intellectuals and students studying abroad in Japan. " The Venerable Master was raised from Japanese Zen Buddhist lines, sublimated his spiritual life. He has a new perspective and the times lead to good deeds for the religion and for the world. I. BIOGRAPHY The Most Venerable Thero Thich Chon Thanh, who is a simple harmonious, and lovely Monk, always opens a joyful smile, loved by the intellectuals, Japanese students, and Vietnamese and foreign communities very respectfully with beloved name: “Happy Monk.” The Venerable Master, who was nurtured from the Japanese Zen Buddhist lineage, sublimates spiritual life. He has new era viewpoints leading to benefits for Buddhism and people. His name is Nguyen Thu, born on August 9, 1934, in Xuan Tho Commune, Song Cau District, Phu Yen Province, Vietnam. His father is Mr. Nguyen Thanh and his mother is Mrs. Vo Thi Dat. He was a disciple of the late Most Venerable Thich Quang Lien, the first Vietnamese Buddhist monk to study in the United States in 1956 with a scholarship awarded by the US Department of State and the American Cultural Service. . His secular name is Nguyen Thu, who was born on August 9, 1934 in Xuan Tho Commune, Song Cau District, Phu Yen Province, Vietnam. His father is Mr. Nguyen Thanh, his mother is Mrs. Vo Thi Dat. He is the disciple of the Late Most Venerable Thero Thich Quang Lien, the first Vietnamese Buddhist Monk to study abroad in the United States of America in 1956 with scholarships granted by the US. Department of State and the American Cultural Agency. image006 Portrait of the late Venerable Most Venerable Thich Quang Lien, Master of Venerable Thich Chon Thanh. Portrait of the Late Most Venerable Thero Thich Quang Lien, Master of the Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh. image008 His guru graduated from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, Eastern United States with a PhD in economic and cultural studies of Southeast Asia in 1960. His Dharma Master graduated from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, Eastern United States with a Ph.D. in economics research, Southeast Asian culture in 1960. II. THE TIME OF LEARNING In 1951, Vietnamese Buddhism merged with World Buddhism. The late Venerable Most Venerable Thich Quang Lien was appointed by the General Director of Buddhism of Vietnam to represent the South Vietnamese Buddhist Association to study abroad at Colombo World Buddhist School and KanDy National University - Ceylon. II. MONAstic PERIOD AND STUDY In 1951, Vietnamese Buddhism has merged with World Buddhism. The Late Most Venerable Thero Thich Quang Lien was represented by the Vietnamese Buddhist General Executive for the Vietnamese Buddhist Association to study at Colombo World Buddhist College and KanDy National University – Sri Lanka. In 1956, after graduating with a Bachelor's degree, the Most Venerable Thich Quang Lien returned to Phu Yen to visit his hometown. When good conditions have come, on this occasion, Two of the Elder's students came to pay their respects to Refuge and asked for their hair to be ordained with the Elder Venerable Quang Lien, who were given the Dharma names of Chon Thanh and Chon Dinh by their master. After that, the Venerable Master led to the South and sent two of his disciples to An Quang Pagoda at 243 Su Van Hanh Street, District 10, Saigon, Cholon to practice and study the Buddhadharma. Venerable Quang Lien received a scholarship from the American Cultural Service and he graduated with a doctorate in Southeast Asian economic and cultural studies at Yale University, New Haven city. , Connecticut, USA in 1960. In 1956, after graduating from the Bachelor, the Most Venerable Master Thich Quang Lien returned to Phu Yen to visit his hometown. When auspicious conditions came, on this occasion, two disciples of the Venerable Master came to prostrate to take refuge in him and asked to be shaved their hair to be ordained as novice Monks with the Venerable Master Quang Lien, who granted them the Dharma names: Chon Thanh and Chon Dinh. After that, the Venerable Master led his disciples to the South of Vietnam and sent them to An Quang Temple at 243 Su Van Hanh, District 10 (Cholon, Saigon City) to study the Buddhadharma. The Venerable Master Quang Lien recieved a scholarship awarded by the US. Cultural Agency and he graduated with a doctorate in Southeast Asian economic and cultural studies at Yale University, New Haven City, Connecticut, USA in 1960. image010 image012 An Quang Pagoda at that time was the headquarters of the South Vietnamese Sangha, with works building the ancestral house, the road, the Golden Lotus printing house, the Bo De incense workshop, the library, The Huong Dao publishing house and publishing house have just been built and the main hall has been renovated, the lecture hall and the Sangha have also been reconstructed. Thanks to the merits of the late Elder Venerable Thich Thien Hoa, a humble and virtuous monk who devoted his life to the Dharma and the nation, built pagodas and towers, helped sentient beings, and trained monks. Therefore, An Quang Ancestral Temple is the cradle of training many famous monks and nuns through each period, contributing a lot of wisdom to the propagation of the Dharma, building a strong Vietnamese Buddhist house in the 20th and 21st centuries. . An Quang Temple at that time was the headquarters of the Church of the Southern Vietnamese Sangha, with the construction works of Patriarchal house floors, dining room, Sen Vang printing house, Bodhi incense workshop, library, publishing house, This place used to be a place to train many famous monks, contributing to the revival of Vietnamese Buddhism such as the Venerable Elders including the late Venerable Thich Hanh Tru, Thich Thien Hoa, Thich Thien Hoa etc.. , continued to study at Giac Sanh Buddhist Institute for three years, Master Chon Thanh returned to study and live with Most Venerable Master Thich Vinh Tho, Abbot of Linh Son Truong Tho Communal House on Ta Cu Mountain, led by Master Huu Duc, High ranking Sangha from Phu Yen to Khai Son. In 1957, Master Chon Thanh was ordained as a Novice Monk at An Quang Root Temple. A few years later, he was allowed to attend the Luong Xuyen Buddhist Academy, where it was used to be a place of training many outstanding Monastics contributing to the revival of Vietnamese Buddhism as the Honored Venerable Elders including the Late Most Venerable Monk Thich Hanh Tru, Monk Thich Thien Hoa, Monk Thich Thien Hoa, etc. After Luong Xuyen Buddhist Academy, keeping studying Giac Sanh Buddhist Academy for three years, Master Chon Thanh returned to study and lived with his Master's Most Venerable Master Thich Vinh Tho, the abbot of Linh Son Truong Tho Root Temple on Ta Cu Mountain founded by Huu Duc Patriarch, the famous Monk coming from Phu Yen Province. image014 After Venerable Thich Quang Lien graduated from Yale University, USA on August 4, 1960, he returned to visit Vietnam. In Vietnam, along with the Venerable Master, Master Chon Thanh and Professor Richard A. Gard of Yale University, USA, visited the Hai Duc Buddhist Academy in Nha Trang and learned about the Vietnamese Buddhist organization. On this trip, Master Chon Thanh was allowed by the Master to accompany him. After a week of staying at the Academy, the Venerable Master asked the Venerable Master Thich Tri Thu and he happily agreed to allow Master Chon Thanh to join the community to study Buddhism here for about 2 years. The Academy's Executive Board at that time consisted of: After Senior Venerable Master Thich Quang Lien graduated with a Ph.D. from US. Yale University on August 4, 1960, he returned to Visit Vietnam. In Vietnam, along with him, there were Venerable Chon Thanh and Professor Richard A. Gard of this University visiting the Hai Duc Buddhist Academy in Nha Trang and learning about Vietnamese Buddhist organization. During this trip, the Venerable Chan Thanh was allowed to go together with his Master. After a week of staying at the Buddhist Institute, his Master asked Senior Venerable Monk Thich Tri Thu, who was in charge of the Institute, agreed with the Venerable Chan Thanh to join the Sangha to study the Buddhadharma there around 2 years. The Executive Boards that administer the Institute at that time includes: 1. President: Most Venerable Thich Thuyen Ton 2. Vice President: Venerable Thich Tri Quang 3. Director: Venerable Thich Tri Thu 4. Giao Tho Chief: Senior Venerable Thich Thien Sieu 5. Treasurer: Venerable Thich Thien Minh 6. General Secretary: Venerable Thich Huyen Quang. 1. Rector: The Most Venerable Master Thich Huyen Ton 2. Vice Rector: Senior Venerable Master Thich Tri Quang 3. Supervisor: Senior Venerable Master Thich Tri Thu 4. Chief Dharma Teacher: Senior Venerable Master Thich Thien Sieu 5. Treasurer General: Senior Venerable Master Thich Thien Minh 6. Secretary General: Senior Venerable Master Thich Huyen Quang image016 In 1962, Master Chon Thanh returned to Nam Viet Buddhist School, An Quang Pagoda, Cho Lon, Saigon. In 1962, the Venerable Monk Chon Thanh turned back to the Southern Buddhist Institute, An Quang Root Temple in Cho Lon, Saigon City. image018 In 1963, he joined the Buddhist movement for religious equality and against the nepotist dictatorship of the Ngo family. In 1964, he was ordained at the Dai Gioi Dan Dan Quang Duc organized by the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam for the first time in Vietnam Quoc Tu. In this Precepts, the High Priest, the Elder Thich Tinh Khiet is the Most Venerable Dan Tou. Elder Thich Tri Tinh as Venerable Master Tuyen Lawyer. The Elder Thich Thien Hoa became the Most Venerable Yet-maa-a-sale Master. In 1963, he joined the movement of the struggle of Buddhism to demand religious equality and be against the dictatorship of nepotism of the Ngo family. In 1964, he was ordained as a Bhikkhuonthe Great Precepts of Quang Duc Platformheld for the first time at Vietnam National Buddhist Temple by the Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation. On this Platform, the Sangha King, the Elder Master Thich Tinh Khiet made the Most Venerable Head Monk. The Elder Master Thich Tri Tinh made the Most Venerable Preceptor of Virtuous Paragon. The Elder Master Thich Thien Hoa made the Most Venerable Ācārya Preceptor. image020 From 1966 to 1969, Mr. Chon Thanh studied at the Faculty of Literature and Humanities at Van Hanh University, Saigon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Philosophy. At that time, according to a few sayings of the forefathers, The teacher consciously made the Bodhisattva vow to come into the world to save sentient beings. He said in poetry: From 1966 to 1969, the Venerable Chon Thanh studied the Faculty of Literature and Humanities Science at Van Hanh University Institute, Saigon. He graduated with a BA in Philosophy. At that time, relying on a few statements of predecessors, he was aware of setting up the Bodhisattva vows to go into life to help sentient beings. He said by poem: "I am the Messenger of the Tathagata Vow for all my life to dedicate the Three Jewels. To serve sentient beings, that is to make offerings to the Buddhas. Wherever sentient beings invite me, I will go wherever the Dharma needs me, I will go No matter the hardships and without difficulty.” Nam Mo Buddha Shakyamuni “I am a messenger of Tathagata Vowing his whole life to dedicate the Three Jewels Serving beings means make offerings to Buddhas Where sentient beings invite me, I will come there Where the Dharma needs me, I will go there Regardless of hardships and adversities.” Namo the Original Master Sakyamuni Buddhaya. image022 III. REASONS AND TIMES TO STUDY AND LEARN FRENCH IN JAPAN When he was still a monk student, Master Chon Thanh was studying the South Vietnamese Buddhist path at An Quang Temple. At that time, Venerable Thich Thien Hoa went to attend the World Buddhist Congress in Japan, and he told the Sangha students about the progress and development of Japanese Buddhism. After listening to the Venerable Master's stories and after reading an article by Mr. Chanh Tri Mai Tho Truyen about his fifteen days in Japan, Master Chon Thanh realized that these were the important factors that motivated him to study abroad. in Japan. III. REASON AND TIME TO STUDY ABROAD AND PROPAGATE THE DHARMA IN JAPAN When being a Monk student, Venerable Chon Thanh was studying the Southern Buddhist Institute at An Quang Root Temple. At that time, the Most Venerable Master Thich Thien Hoa went to attend the World Buddhist Conference in Japan, the Venerable Master told the Monastic students about the progress and development of Japanese Buddhism. After the Venerable Master's words and after reading the article written by Mr. Chanh Tri Mai Tho Truyen about fifteen days of visiting Japan, Venerable Chon Thanh realized These are important factors motivating him to study abroad in Japan. Master Chan Thanh's wishes were fulfilled. On April 3, 1970, he went to Japan to study Japanese at Kokusai School in Tokyo. In Japanese, Tokyo means "Capital in the East." Dong Kinh culture absorbed the quintessence of Buddhist literature in Korea, China, India, but the Japanese know how to choose what is appropriate for their nation. In 587, Buddhism was officially recognized in Japan. Crown Prince Shotoku promulgated a 17-article Constitution, in the second one, it reads: "Devoting faith in the Three Jewels, taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Get rid of the evil mind, absolutely follow the Buddhist teachings.” Venerable Chon Thanh's wishes were well accomplished. On April 3, 1970, he went to Japan to study Japanese at Kokusai School in Tokyo. In Japanese, Tokyo means “the Capital in the East.” Dong Kinh culture absorbed the essence of Korean, Chinese, and India Buddhist literature, but the Japanese knew how to select appropriate things for their people. In 587, Buddhism was officially recognized in Japan. Prince Shotoku proclaimed the Constitution of 17 articles, in the second article saying: “Steeping in confidence in the Three Jewels, taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Abandoning the evil mind, absolutely obeying the Buddhist teachings.” image026 image024 After studying Japanese, Master Chon Thanh passed the exam and officially became a student of Risshò University in Tokyo. Rissho University is a large Japanese university with 15 undergraduate faculties and 7 graduate faculties, including the Faculty of Buddhism and the faculty of Japanese Buddhism founded by the Holy Spirit in 1222. 1282. The holy man Nhat Lien specializes in teaching about the Lotus Sutra. His disciples daily recited the titles of the Lotus Sutra: “Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō -南無妙法蓮華経 Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō -南無妙法蓮華経.” This is similar to a practitioner practicing the Pure Land method, dedicated to upholding the name of Amitabha Buddha. After the time of studying Japanese, On the two ends of the main gate, there are carvings of lions modeled after the stone pillars of King Ashoka in India. On these stone pillars are engraved a peace message representing the school's educational foundation with three main contents as follows: 1. Seeking truth, upholding sincerity (真実を求め至誠を捧げよう) ). 2. Honoring the good, giving up the bad deeds (正義を尊び邪悪を除こう). 3. Praying for peace, serving humanity (和平を願い人類に尽そう). The University gate with four pillars made of stones is very simple, but very artistic. On both ends of main gates which are engraved lion shapes simulate stone pillars of King Ashoka's periods in India. On these stones that are engraved a peace message symbolize the School's educational foundation with three main contents as follows: 1. Find the truth, raise high up the sincere heart (真実を求め至誠を捧げよう). 2. Glorify the good deeds, abandon the evil ones (正義を尊び邪悪を除こう). 3. Pray for peace, serve human life (和平を願い人類に尽そう). image030 Picture of Mr. Khai Thien taken at the gate of Risshò University, Japan. Venerable Khai Thien's picture was taken at the gate of Risshò University, Japan. image032 Contemporaneous dharma friends studying with Master Chon Thanh include Master Thich Minh Tam, Master Thich Nguyen Dat, Master Thich Tri Hien, Mr. Lam Nhu Tang, etc. Currently, Most Venerable Thich Minh Tam is at Khanh Anh Phap Pagoda. Nation and Most Venerable Thich Tri Hien at Phap Quang Temple Dallas, Texas went to the Buddha realm. From 1975 on, because of the difficult situation of the country, Master Chon Thanh no longer received funding from his homeland Vietnam. During his three years of studying at Risshò University in Japan, he had to study at the same time, just got a part-time job to earn money to pay for college tuition of about $30,000.00 a year. He did not have to work hard and used to deliver each bowl of noodles to everyone to get money to pay for school. The contemporary Dharma friends studied together with Venerable Chon Thanh including Venerable Master Thich Minh Tam, Venerable Master Thich Nguyen Dat, Venerable Master Thich Tri Hien, Mr. Lam Nhu Tang, etc. At present, Master Thich Minh Tam at Khanh Anh Temple in France and Master Thich Tri Hien at Phap Quang Temple in Dallas, Texas, both passed away and went to the Buddha's realm. From 1975 onwards, because of the difficult situation of the country, Venerable Chon Thanh no longer received funding from his homeland Vietnam. During his studies at Rissho University in Japan for 3 years, he had to go to school and work part-time to earn money to pay for University tuition of about $30,000.00 a year. He did not care about hard work and once had to deliver each bowl of noodles for everyone to get money to pay for school fees. There were times because the teacher was not used to riding a bicycle with one hand, holding a bowl of noodles with the other hand, but unlucky enough to spill a bowl of noodles, the salary that day was considered to be lost. He used to work in a restaurant and used to stand in line waiting for someone to hire him as a laborer, or carry heavy loads to have money to pay tuition fees. When it comes to this, the writer feels very touched for those who are studying abroad away from home. There were times when he was not used to driving a bicycle with one hand, his other hand was holding a bowl of noodle, but unlucky, the bowl of noodle was dropped, the wages of that day seemed to be lost, he had no money at all. He used to do a restaurant and to stand in line waiting for someone to hire him to work or carry something heavy to earn money to pay tuition. When speaking of this, the writer feels very touched with those who are studying abroad. Although he studied and worked at the same time to earn money to pay tuition fees, his practice material and independent will were always cultivated and nurtured strongly during his years of studying abroad and practicing religion in foreign countries. It was this time that helped him have extraordinary energy and think deeply about the nature of life and the way to practice. From that time until now, he always sympathizes and understands for students with difficult circumstances in the country as in abroad. Every time there is a good opportunity, young monks and nuns come to visit Thay Pagoda, The teacher always encourages and encourages everyone to keep the original Bodhi mind. When bodhicitta develops, all difficulties, obstacles, and trials will be conquered and overcome. During his time studying in Japan, although he was busy with many jobs, his daily practice such as meditation, and reciting the mantra of Great Compassion, he always applied to life to benefit his body and mind. At that time, his hobby was to write the Holy Bible by hand in Japan. Although he both went to school and work to earn money to pay tuition, the substance of his cultivation and self-will was always cultivated and nurtured strongly in his study and practice abroad years. It was this time that helped him to have extraordinary energy and deep thinking about the nature of life and the way of Dharma practice. From that time until now, Ladies and Gentlemen in the Executive Board meet periodically. The Vietnamese Buddhist branch in Japan decided to issue a Buddhist journal, initially published once a month in two languages, Vietnamese and Japanese. From 1970 to 1973. Venerable Chon Thanh held the position of Deputy Minister of the Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Church in Japan. Every month or every two months, monastics in the Executive Board had a meeting once. Vietnamese Buddhist Ministry in Japan decided to create a Buddhist journal, originally published once a month in Vietnamese and Japanese. From 1973 to 1975, Master Minh Tam served as Deputy Branch Secretary, Master Chon Thanh as Minister, and Mr. Lam Nhu Tang held the position of General Secretary of the Vietnam Buddhist Branch in Tokyo, Japan. From 1973 to 1975, Venerable Minh Tam made the Deputy Minister, Venerable Chon Thanh made the Chief Minister, and Mr. Lam Nhu Tang holds the position of the Secretary General of the Vietnamese Buddhist Ministry in Tokyo, Japan. Due to the influence of foreign ideologies, the wars between the two South and North Vietnam escalated fiercely. The country and people of Vietnam have become confused, hungry, miserable, and backward. At that time, Vietnamese monks and nuns studying in Japan actively participated in the nonviolent struggle for peace and defended the ideals of freedom and democracy for the Vietnamese people. They lobbied Japanese officials, participated in hunger strike demonstrations, conferences in Kyoto, and mobilized donations to aid war victims and orphans and widows. Due to the influence of foreign ideologies, the wars between the South and the North of Vietnam accelerated fiercely. The country and people of Vietnam became misled, hungry, suffered, and backward. At that time, Vietnamese Monks and Nuns studying in Japan actively participated in fighting nonviolence for peace and protecting the ideals of freedom and democracy for Vietnamese people. They lobbied Japanese officials, participated in hunger strikes, conferences in Kyoto, and mobilized to aid victims of war, orphans, and widows. In March 1975, Master Chon Thanh served as Chairman of the Committee for the Relief of Vietnam War Victims. In March, 1975, Venerable Chon Thanh made a Chairman of the Committee advocate for relief of victims of the Vietnam war. At 7:30 pm on June 10, 1975, the Japanese Government's NHK Television broadcast a feature film about the life of "Vietnamese Monk" (Betonamu No Obosau). Since then, the teacher's name has been known everywhere by Dai Thanh in Japan. At 7:30 pm on October 6, 1975, NHK television station of the Japanese government showed a feature film about the life of “Vietnamese Monk” (Betonamu No Obosau). His name has been known everywhere by Dai Cheng in Japan. In 1978, Master Chon Thanh, one of the leaders of movements fighting for religious freedom and human rights for Vietnam, had many hunger strikes. In 1981, he attended the International University with meaningful presentations. In 1983, for the first time, he officially visited the United States. On March 1, 1984, he visited China at the invitation of the Beijing Government. In 1978, Venerable Chon Thanh, one of the leaders of the movements of fighting for religious freedom and human rights for Vietnam, had many hunger strikes. In 1981, he attended International University with meaningful papers. In 1983, for the first time, he officially visited the United States of America. On March 1, 1984, he visited China at the invitation of the Beijing Government. IV. TIME IMMEDIATELY AND FRANCE IN THE USA In 1985, at the invitation and approval of President Ronald Reagan of the United States, Venerable Chan Thanh officially settled in the United States. In the early years, the Venerable Master stayed at Phat To Temple founded by the late Venerable Thich Thien Thanh in Long Beach City, California. In 1987, Venerable Chan Thanh founded Lien Hoa Pagoda and worked as a abbot until 1995, when the construction was completed in Garden Grove, California. IV. TIMES OF SETTLEMENT AND DHARMA PROPAGATION IN AMERICA In 1985, receiving the invitation and approval of the US. President Ronald Reagan, the Most Venerable Master Chon Thanh officially settled in the United States of America. In his first years, he stayed at Phat To Temple founded by the Late Most Venerable Thich Thien Thanh in Long Beach City, California State. In 1987, he founded Lien Hoa Temple and made the Abbot until 1995, the Lien Hoa Temple was built completely in Garden Grove, California. In 1998, Venerable Chon Thanh attended the Ceremony of Ordaining the Great Precepts of Huong Son Sandalwood at Phap Bao Pagoda, founded by Most Venerable Thich Bao Lac in Sydney, Australia. In this ceremony, Elder Thich Nhu Hue was invited to be Venerable Dan Dau, Elder Thich Minh Tam was invited to be Venerable Yet Ma, and Elder Thich Chon Thanh was invited to be Venerable Master Teacher A- salad. At that time, Venerable Thich Quang Ba, Thich Phuoc Nhon, Thich Minh Tri, and Thich Bon Dien An Thien were ordained to the rank of Venerable Master under the demonstration and guidance of the Presbyterian Most Venerable. In 1998, the Most Venerable Master Chon Thanh went to the Precepts Communicating Ceremony on the Great Precepts of Huong Son Platform at Phap Bao Temple, founded by the Most Venerable Master Thich Bao Lac in Sydney, Australia. In this Ceremony, the Elder Master Thich Nhu Hue was invited the position of the Most Venerable Head Monk, the Elder Master Thich Minh Tam was invited the position of the Most Venerable Karmadana Master, and the Elder Master Thich Chon Thanh was invited the position of the Most Venerable Ācārya Preceptor. At that time, Venerable Thich Quang Ba, Venerable Thich Phuoc Nhon, Venerable Thich Minh Tri, and Venerable Thich Bon Dien An Thien was ordained as the Senior Venerable Ranks under the proof and guidance of the Most Venerable Elder Masters. On the left is the Elder Most Venerable Thich Minh Tam, in the middle is the Elder Most Venerable Thich Nhu Hue, and on the right is the Elder Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh. On the left side is the Most Venerable Thero Thich Minh Tam, on the middle side is the Most Venerable Thero Thich Nhu Hue, and on the right side is the Most Venerable Thero Thich Chon Thanh. The Late Most Venerable Thero Thich Quang Lien The Late Most Venerable Thero Thich Quang Lien In 2000, when he had enough good fortune, the Elder Most Venerable Thich Quang Lien, Master of Venerable Thich Chon Thanh, visited the Lotus Temple in the city. Garden Grove Street, California. Lotus Temple, a non-profit organization, Vietnamese, Japanese, and American Buddhist Cultural Center, There are various classes such as Japanese, Vietnamese, Music, Martial Arts, and Dharma classes. In 2000, when having enough wholesome conditions, the Most Venerable Thero Thich Quang Lien, Master of the Most Venerable Monk Thich Chon Thanh, visited Lien Hoa Temple in Garden Grove, California. Lien Hoa Temple, one non-profit organization, Vietnamese, Japanese, and American Cultural Center, has different classes such as Japanese class, Vietnamese class, music class, Kung Fu class, and Dharma class. - The Most Venerable Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh is the Vice Patriarch of the Vietnamese Inter-Buddhist Church in the United States. In 2008, the Venerable Master was a member of the Council of Presbyterians of the Sangha of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam. The Most Venerable Thero Thich Chon Thanh was Deputy Sangha President of Inter-Sects Church of Vietnamese Buddhism in the United States of America. In 2008, he was a member of the Council of Elders of the Sangha President Institute of the Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Church. In 2012, the Vietnamese Buddhist Church in the World held the 10th Annual General Meeting at Vien Quang Monastery. In this congress, Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh was nominated for the position of Deputy Chief of Staff. Since 2015, Lien Hoa Pagoda where the abbot is located has become the Office of the Leadership Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Church in the World. . He has prepared many White Papers for congresses. Currently, the Venerable Master is one of the supreme leaders in the Council of Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha in the United States. In 2012, World Vietnamese Buddhist Order held the 10th General Congress at Vien Quang Monastery. In this Congress, the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh was selected as the Deputy President Elder. From 2015 onwards, Lien Hoa Temple where he has been the Abbot becomes an Office of the Leadership Council of the World Vietnamese Buddhist Order. He composed many bullettins for the Congress. At present, he is one of the Supreme Leaders in the Dignitaries Council of Vietnamese Buddhism in the United States of America. V. WEEKLY BLESSING PROGRAM - Policy and implementation of the Voice of Compassion radio program, on the frequency of 1480 AM from 8:30 to 9:00 PM every Monday night and frequency 1190 AM from 8: 30 to 9:00 PM every Wednesday night. From April 2000 added the program, "The Voice of Compassion" uses two languages ​​English and Vietnamese so that young people can listen to the Buddhist program on Saturday night from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the frequency 1190 AM controlled by Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh. , TT. Thich Nhat Minh and friends Kusala, Bodhi, Tri Tue, Quang Tam, Dao Huu Hoa, Professor Monez Blades, Adam Austin, Shawn Marie Turi, John Turi, Minh Duc Hoai Trinh, Nguyen Quang, Julie, Sandi Mutroom... V WEEKLY BROADCAST PROGRAM Advocating and implementing the compassion broadcast radio, on the frequency 1480 AM from 8:30 to 9:00 PM every Monday evening and on the frequency 1190 AM from 8:30 to 9:00 PM every Wednesday evening. From April 2000, another program was added, “the Voice of Compassion” used two English and Vietnamese languages ​​so that young people could hear the Dharma program on Saturday from 8:00 PM to 8: 30 PM on the frequency 1190 AM controlled by the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh, Senior Venerable Monk Thich Nhat Minh, along with Mr. Kusala, Bodhi, Mr. Tri Tue, Quang Tam, Dao Huu Hoa, Professor Monez Blades, Adam Austin, Shawn Marie Turi, John Turi, Minh Duc Hoai Trinh, Nguyen Quang, Julie, Mr. Sandi Mutroom, etc. BECAUSE. IMPLEMENTED PROGRAM IN THE LIGHT The Southern California Buddhist Social Charity Center has organized numerous financial and material donations to aid victims of natural disasters in Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and the United States. Ky. At this Charity Center, Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh holds the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Most Venerable Thich Quang Thanh is the director of the Executive Council. Nun Su Dieu Tu is the deputy interior minister. Cao Tan Nhut is the deputy foreign affairs officer. Dao Huu Hanh as General Secretary. At that time, Venerable Thich Vien Ly, Most Venerable Thich Minh Man, Quang Tri Chau, Lawyer Nguyen Trong Nha, and Brother Tam Hoa – Le Quang Dat etc. are collaborators of this Center. BECAUSE. PERFORM PROGRAMS HAPPILY IN THE DHARMA LIGHT Charity Center of Buddhist Society in Southern California organized many series of financial donations and materials to relieve victims of natural disasters in Vietnam, Southeast Asia, America. In this Charity Center, the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh held the role of Chairman of the administrative Council. The Most Venerable Master Thich Quang Thanh made the Director of Executive Council. Senior Venerable Nun Dieu Tu acted as deputy internal affairs. Mr. Cao Tan Nhut acted as deputy foreign affairs. Mr. Dao Huu Hanh acted as General Secretary. At that time, Senior Venerable Thich Vien Ly, Senior Venerable Thich Minh Man, Quang Tri Chau, Attorney Nguyen Trong Nho, and Elder Brother Tam Hoa – Le Quang Dat, etc., were the collaborators of this Center. Besides the above Buddhist works, Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh is also the editor of Truc Lam Magazine, in Santa Ana City, California, USA. This magazine has published many different issues. Its content is diverse and rich. The Venerable Master's published works include: Thien The Bible - Binh An Thien Lo Bible Thien The - Binh An Thien Lo Holy Duc - Binh An Thien Lo Bible Wide Horizon - Binh An Thien Lo On-going work: Ten Feet – Poetry, Binh An Thien Lo. Besides the above Buddhist tasks, the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh was also served as the chairman of Truc Lam Magazine in Santa Ana, California, the United States of America. This magazine has published many different numbers. Its contents are diversified and rich. His published works consist of: Sacred Goodness Book - Peace of heavenly Path Sacred good World Book - Peace heavenly Path Sacred good Virtue Book - Peace of heavenly Path Sacred Wide Horizon Book - Peace of Heavenly Path His work in progress: Ten Feet – Peotry Collection , Peace of heavenly Path VII. OTHER BUDDHISTS In 2003, the Venerable Master made pilgrimages, worshiped Indian Buddhas, visited, and preached in 16 different countries in Europe and Asia. VII. OTHER BUDDHIST TASKS In 2003, he who implemented pilgrimages of the Buddhist holy lands in India, visited, and preached the Dharma in 16 different countries in Europe and Asian countries. Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh and his Fans Especially, during the Dharma talks, he often mentioned that French preachers in the host country must be flexible and flexible. to skillfully apply Vietnamese Buddhist culture to easily integrate into the local culture. Especially, in his Dharma talks, he often mentioned Dharma propagators in the host country to be frequently flexible to skillfully manipulate Vietnamese Buddhist cultures easily to integrate into the local culture. Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh pilgrimed the Buddhist holy lands at the great stupa in Bodhgaya in Spring, 2003. The Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh pilgrimed the Buddhist holy lands at the great stupa in Bodhgaya in Spring, 2003. Group, The Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh pilgrimed the Buddhist holy lands in 2003 On June 7, 1997, for the first time, together with fellow Vietnamese Buddhists, the Most Venerable Venerable Thich Chon Thanh has successfully organized the ceremony to welcome the 14th Dalai Lama to the Buddhist Community in California, USA. On June 7 1997, for the first time, together with fellow country Vietnamese Buddhist people, the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh successfully organized the Ceremony of welcoming the 14th Dalai Lama preaching the Dharma to the Buddhist Community in California, the United States of America . Celebrating the new millennium, on behalf of Van Hanh Church, Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh patronized the spirit of the 14th Dalai Lama's Empowerment held at the Terrance amphitheater at Long Beach Convention Center on April 24, 2000. Southern California Buddhist Community Sponsored over 40,000 USD for this celebration. Celebrating the new millennium, on behalf of Van Hanh Church, the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh patronized spirits for the Great Ceremony of Anointment held by the 14th Daila Lama at the great theater Terrance of Long Beach Convention Center on April 24 2000. Buddhist Community of the South of California sponsored over US $ 40,000 for this great Ceremony. Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh organized for 12,000 Buddhists of all nationalities to attend His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching on the Four Noble Truths at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on September 25, 2009. The Most Veeenerable Master Thich Chon Thanh organized 12,000 Buddhists of all nationalities to attend the Dalai Lama's discourse on the Four Noble Truths at Long Beach Convention Hall & Entertainment Center on September 25, 2009. 2011, Venerable Thich Chon Thanh was elected as Head of the Organizing Committee of the 2555th Lien Chau Vesak Festival held at Anaheim Convention Center - Arena Hall, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802. In 2011, the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh was an sponsoring Head of organizing Festival of intercontinental Vesak Day for Buddhist Era 2555thorganized in Anaheim Convention Center – Arena Hall, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802. VIII. CONTRIBUTION WORK On the other hand, although busy with many Buddhist affairs, despite old age and weak health, but Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh always tries his best to contribute to the construction and restoration of Lien Hoa Pagoda in Song Cau, Phu Yen, Tra Cu Pagoda in Phan Thiet, Quang Duc Monastery in Thu Duc, Khanh Anh Pagoda in France, Buddha Temple, Bat Nha Pagoda in Southern California, and Hoi Phuoc Pagoda in New Mexico. In addition, the Venerable Master also demonstrated that the Earth Store Dharma Assembly is held annually at the Peek Family funeral home, Southern California. VIII. WORK TO CONTRIBUTE TO CONSTRUCTION On the other hand, although busy with many Buddhist tasks, despite the high old age of weak health, the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh has tried his best to contribute to building and restore Lien Hoa Temple in Song Cau town , Phu Yen province, Tra Cu Temple in Phan Thiet City, Quang Duc Monastery in Thu Duc District, Khanh Anh Temple in France, Phat Da Temple, Bat Nha Temple in South California, and Hoi Phuoc Temple in New Mexico. Besides that, he also proved the Kṣitigarbha Dharma Assembly was held annually at the Peek Family Funeral Home in the South of California. Grateful for BUILDING THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENT STATE https://www.ocregister.com/2015/06/12/one-for-the-gipper-ronald-reagan-statue-unveiled-in-fountain-valley/ IX. GRATITUDE FOR BUILDING THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL STATUE From 1969 to 1985, Thich Chon Thanh studied abroad in Japan. In 1985, accepting the invitation of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, he settled in Southern California, USA. In gratitude to the United States in general, and especially to President Ronald Reagan in particular, he considers this President a "dear old father" by contributing US$36,000 to build a tall bronze statue of the President. 6 feet, approximately 1 meter 83 at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, Orange County, California, USA. From 1969 to 1985, Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh went to study abroad in Japan. In 1985, accepted the invitation of the 40thUS. President, Ronald Reagan, Venerable Chan Thanh went to settle in the South of California, the United States of America. To be grateful to America in general, and especially President Reagan in particular, Venerable Chon Thanh considered the President as “his dear old Dad” by donating US. $36,000 to build a six-foot-tall bronze Presidential statue at Mile Square in Fountain Valley, Orange County, California, America. X. RECEIVED THE NORMAL MEDAL In 1975, the United Nations presented a noble peace medal to Master Thich Chon Thanh. X. RECEIVING THE NOBLE MEDALS Print 1975, the United Nations awarded and sent the noble peace medal to Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh. In 2013, the 41st President of the United States, George HW Bush presented the most noble medal to Venerable Thich Chon Thanh. In 2013, the 41stUS. President, George HW Bush awarded and sent the noble medal to the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh. During the term of the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, presented the Venerable Master with a noble medal. In the term of the 43rdUS. President, George W. Bush awarded and sent the noble medal to the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh. In 2017, the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump presented Venerable Thich Chon Thanh with a noble medal. In 2017, the 45thUS. President, Donald Trump awarded and sent the noble medal to the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh. So, Through the life of monk Thich Chon Thanh, we can learn good things from him as follows: The Venerable lived a simple, simple, joyful life and sympathized with everyone. Following the example of his virtuous and talented teacher, the Venerable Master always tried to practice and study the Buddhadharma to the fullest. While studying in a foreign country, despite facing many difficulties, both materially and spiritually, the Venerable Master never dropped out of school and practice, and was determined to cultivate Bodhicitta for his own benefit. and for others right in the present life. Despite going through many stages of cultivation and studying in many different places, the Venerable Master always kept his faith in the Three Jewels, and deeply believed in cause and effect. Thus, through his monastic life and Dharma practice of the Most Venerable Master Thich Chon Thanh, we can learn the good things from him as follows: He lives a simple, happy, sympathetic, and good life with everyone. Imitating his virtuous and talented Master, he always tries his best to cultivate and learn the Buddhadharma. While studying in a foreign country, despite encountering many difficult adversities both physically and mentally, he never dropped out of school and quit cultivation, and resolve to nurture Bodhi mind to benefit oneself and others right in the present life. Although overcoming many ways of cultivation and learning in different places, he upholds firm confidence in the Three Jewels, and thoughtfully in the cause and effect. Although the Most Venerable Most Venerable Thich Quang Lien is a talented and virtuous person, the Most Venerable Chan Thanh does not rely on his Master without studying or cultivating. Although busy with many studies, but Dharma practice and Dharma study The Venerable Master always applied and practiced it in daily life. He is often aware that following the example of talented teachers to set an example for himself and others by mobilizing the donation of pure resources and pure objects for charity for poor families. During the process of studying in the country and abroad, the Venerable Master always chooses good teachers and good friends to study, exchange, work, and exchange. Towards the spirit of harmony, peace, freedom, civil rights, and democracy, together with fellow initiates, the Venerable Master always nurtures, cultivates, and maintains many spiritual, peaceful, and happy roles. happiness for many people. Although the Most Venerable Thero Thich Quang Lien is the virtuous and talented person, the Most Venerable Master Chon Thanh does not rely on his Master in order not to study and not to cultivate. The Venerable Master was sympathetic to many people and loved by many. Where the Venerable Master lived, there the aspirant established the Dao Trang and built a good Buddha body, Dharma body, and Sangha body. In terms of diplomacy, the Venerable Master has worked and received heads of state, including President Ronald Reagan, the 40th of the United States and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In terms of spiritual culture, the Venerable Master always encourages Dharma propagators to skillfully apply Buddhism in daily life to suit the local culture. In terms of gratitude and gratitude, the Venerable Master is always grateful to the United States of America, especially to President Ronald Reagan, who sent an invitation to the Venerable Master to immigrate to the US in 1984 by donating money to work. a six-foot bronze statue of this President. For fellow practitioners, especially the late Elder Most Venerable Thich Quang Thanh, the Venerable Master always considers Venerable Quang Thanh as a Dharma friend imbued with moral love. For young monks and nuns, the Venerable Master is always close to encouraging and imparting life experiences to them. We sincerely thank Most Venerable Thich Chon Thanh, a friendly, happy, and respectable teacher. THE BUDDHA LIKE CA MUNI BUDDHA Indeed, in the process of studying and propagating the Dharma at home and abroad, he has good feelings with many people and been much loved by many people. Wherever he lives, there he develops his mind to establish Dharma Center and build the Buddha body, Dharma body, and Sangha body well. In aspects of diplomacy, he used to work and welcome heads of states, including the 40thUS. President Ronald Reagan and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In aspects of spiritual culture. END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.26/12/2022.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.