Ngọa Vân hosts meditation retreat and seminar on Trúc Lâm Zen philosophy

The Ngọa Vân Tourism Culture Joint Stock Company organized an outdoor meditation retreat and seminar titled “Steady Hands on the Oar - Living with Peace of Mind” at the Ngọa Vân Zen Village within the Yên Tử relic complex on October 10 and 11, 2026.

The seminar featured discussions led by Dr. Bùi Hữu Dược, former Director of the Buddhist Department of the Government Committee for Religious Affairs, alongside Venerable Thích Tinh Khôi and cultural researcher Đinh Hồng Cường. The discussions focused on the life and philosophy of King-Monk Trần Nhân Tông and the Trúc Lâm Zen sect.

Participants explored how the Trúc Lâm spirit emphasizes personal transformation, compassion, and social responsibility, suggesting that spiritual cultivation can be integrated into daily life, family, and work through the concept of “Buddha in the heart.”