Meeting the right Dharma, Buddhist Mateusz "I found true happiness"

Introduction to Mateusz

• Name and Age: His name is Mateusz, and he is 31 years old.

• Nationality: He is from Slovakia, Europe.

• Occupation: He works in the IT sector as a Scrum Master.

Impressions from the First Visit to Chon Nhu Monastery

• When he first visited Chon Nhu Monastery, Mateusz felt a profound sense of peace and a strong connection with the people there.

• He described the environment as different from any other place he had ever been.

• The feelings of peace and connection were the reasons he decided to return for a second time.

Purpose of the Second Visit

• Returning to the monastery for a second time, Mateusz wanted to reflect on his life over the past year and see if he had been living in accordance with the Dharma.

• For him, this was an opportunity to review his life, uphold the Five Precepts, and prepare everything for the coming year.

• He considers it a wonderful place to visit at the beginning of the year.

Plans in Vietnam and at the Monastery

• Mateusz stated that he was only at the monastery for one day to attend the 12th memorial service for Venerable Master Thich Thong Lac.

• He plans to stay in Vietnam for another month before he has to leave as his visa expires.

Impressions of Venerable Master Thich Thong Lac

• What impressed Mateusz the most about Venerable Master Thich Thong Lac was how the Master focused on the core teachings of original Buddhism.

• He believes that living according to the rules and teachings of the Venerable Master will lead to a happy life.

• Thanks to the Master's teachings, Mateusz completely changed his perspective on Buddhism and feels happier.

Impressions of Master Thich Mat Hanh

• Mateusz has met Master Thich Mat Hanh before, but only from a distance.

• He feels that Master Thich Mat Hanh radiates a positive and peaceful energy.

• However, since the Master's teachings are in Vietnamese, he finds it difficult to fully grasp the Dharma. He expressed a desire for more English translations of the Master's lectures.