Tiếng ViệtFebruary arrives gently, carrying the soft rhythm of the changing seasons. As the old year slowly comes to a close and the new one begins to unfold, the human heart also starts to stir. There are hopes, preparations, and subtle, unnamed tremors felt at the threshold of a new passage of time.
In these moments, Tịnh Viên Maha Mangala does not invite through bustle or excitement, but through a very gentle reminder: to return; to return to the body, to care for and nourish it; to return to the mind, allowing it to gradually settle and rediscover its own balance; to return to awareness, preparing to step into the new year with a sense of inner wholeness.
February at Maha Mangala is a time devoted to this quiet, inward preparation — a space where auspicious connections are gently and silently nurtured.
Weekend Mornings
Weekend Mornings at Maha Mangala is a program for those who wish to pause the busyness of daily life and return to a slower, quieter state of being.
The program includes warm tea to begin the day, deep breathing practices, gentle relaxation movements to help the body soften, and a wholesome meal prepared from natural, seasonal ingredients.
Weekend Mornings is not oriented toward goals or achievements, but offers a space to rest, restore energy, and rebalance body and mind before stepping into a new week.
Returning — Upholding Life in Our Hands
“Returning” is not about stepping away from life, but about coming back to oneself within life itself.
The program Returning — Upholding Life in Our Hands is an invitation for those who are seeking a quiet space to return to their original nature.
Amid the hurried rhythms of daily life, we sometimes forget that simply being able to breathe, to walk, and to be fully present in a complete day is already a blessing. What may seem ordinary — the morning light, a warm hand, a sincere inquiry — is in fact quietly sustaining us in every moment.
Returning — Upholding Life in Our Hands does not aim to add anything more, but offers an opportunity to pause long enough to recognize the many layers of support holding us: nature’s silent nourishment, a community walking together, and life itself flowing through each breath. When we are fully present with what is, gratitude naturally arises, without needing to be named.
A Season of Inner Peace
In February, Maha Mangala continues A Season of Inner Peace as a gentle reminder amid the ever-moving flow of life. Here, peace does not arise from seeking or avoiding, but from the ability to return to self-awareness — clearly seeing the movements within without being carried away by them.
As self-awareness is cultivated, the mind gradually settles. Desires, anxieties, and afflictions no longer act as driving forces, but become experiences that are seen and understood. In accepting things as they truly are, a natural state of ease and well-being emerges — independent of circumstances, unattached to material conditions or external supports.
Within the space of the Tịnh Viên, each moment is lived with mindfulness and full presence, serving as a quiet reminder that true peace is always available in the present moment. There is nothing to achieve, no one else to become. Simply resting with oneself, and abiding in the freedom that is already revealing itself.
Triple Nourishment with Maha Mangala: Nutrition – Body – Mind
Triple Nourishment –is a way of life that is preserved and practiced daily at Tịnh Viên Maha Mangala. In February, Triple Nourishment continues to flow gently, supporting the journey of returning to care for body, mind, and awareness in a harmonious and sustainable way.
Nutrition: Through the mindful selection of natural, seasonal ingredients, while preserving the original essence of food. These simple, wholesome meals are not meant to stimulate the senses, but to nourish deeply — allowing the body to rest, cleanse, and restore its natural biological rhythm. Eating slowly, eating just enough, and eating with gratitude turns each meal into a practice of caring for the body.
Body: Listening to and supporting the body through gentle moments of release. This may take the form of slow movements, restorative practices, or quiet moments of deep relaxation. Without force or excessive training, body nourishment allows the body to breathe, soften, and return to its natural state of balance.
Mind: A steady and mindful process of returning to care for one’s inner life. Through this, we gradually come to understand our own unease and learn to transform it with understanding and compassion. As the mind settles, peace is no longer something sought externally, but a sense of ease naturally present in each moment of daily life.
Triple Nourishment at Maha Mangala does not aim for immediate change, but sustains a deep and enduring rhythm of living. From this foundation, each person may step into the new year with greater inner stability — more grounded in body, mind, and everyday life.
Grateful to Live, Living in Gratitude
Amid the hurried rhythms of life, we often move too quickly and forget to pause and recognize that simply being able to breathe, to be present in a peaceful morning, is already a blessing. Within what seems familiar and ordinary, countless subtle conditions are quietly sustaining us each day — from nature, from the people who stand silently beside us, and from life itself, patiently flowing through every moment.
Gratitude is not only about remembering what is grand or significant, but also about the ability to recognize the goodness that is already present: a hand that once offered support, timely words of encouragement, a connection that came and went yet left warmth behind, or simply the days in which we are still well enough to continue living and loving.
This February, as a heartfelt expression of thanks, Maha Mangala offers two days of quiet stillness to step together into the journey Grateful to Live, Living in Gratitude — a space of deep listening and reflection to honor those who have walked alongside Maha Mangala over time; those who have returned, who have planted seeds through their sincere presence, and who together have shaped the gentle, life-nourishing current of the Tịnh Viên today.
This is not only a moment to look back, but also an opportunity to open our hearts to the positive aspects of life that are already here — so that as gratitude is nurtured, we learn to live more slowly, more deeply, and more gently with ourselves and with one another.
To preserve the quiet atmosphere and the necessary sense of privacy, Tịnh Viên will welcome a limited number of kindred friends, just enough for this shared journey.
Those who have “returned” or are “on their way,” please kindly refer to the detailed companion information provided in the registration links.
*Registration: https://mmangala.com/vi/ham-duong-nang-luong/
🌿Maha Mangala – Together, let’s uphold life in the love of our hands!
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Hotline: +(84) 02363 919 789 / 0901 131 132
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