Sukhavati Buddhist Association

12/23/2025

Flood Relief Update – Vietnam

With heartfelt gratitude, Sukhavati Buddhist Association would like to share a brief update on our flood relief efforts in Vietnam. Through your generosity, we raised $3,150, with an additional $1,500 pledged, allowing us to offer direct support to approximately 350 families rebuilding after the floods in Bình Định and Phú Yên.

This work was carried out in the spirit of collective care. Alongside the support of other individuals and groups helping to rebuild affected temples and community spaces, our shared efforts were able to reach a total of 470–480 families. Families received support based on need, with amounts ranging from 200,000–500,000 VND.

We are deeply thankful to everyone who donated, shared, and held this work with compassion. Your kindness has brought real relief, dignity, and hope to families during a very difficult time. 🙏

With gratitude,
Sukhavati Buddhist Association

11/22/2025

Dear friends and family,

Severe flooding in Central Vietnam has already taken at least 72 lives, with more missing and over 235,000 houses were submerged. Entire communities, especially in rural areas where rescue teams have difficulty reaching, are in urgent need of support.

Sukhavati Buddhist Association (501c3) is pledging $1,500 toward compassionate outreach. We are asking for your help to raise another $1,500 — at $15 per family, the $3,000 total amount will allow us to provide food and care packages to 200 families affected by the floods.

We are working directly with local temples and charitable organizations to ensure the aid reaches those who need it most.

All donations are tax-deductible (our EIN. 88-1069610)

If your heart is moved, we welcome your support. We are grateful if you can share this on your page/feeds.

Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

🙏 Metta to all.

🔗 Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R8DMSZNTMDYHN&fbclid=IwY2xjawOOxr5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedu8jPZQqh8qF_01Mcw1PZ2jlreQbjdRjWwZ4I5ii8A4OdW1-06WnRObCoQg_aem_83hnbwwnc63LmIxhDpWEOQ

🔗 News coverage:
VN news: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/environment/flood-death-toll-in-central-vietnam-rises-to-72-4978402.html
Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/central-vietnam-death-toll-rises-55-flooding-landslides-2025-11-22/

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08/12/2024

“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” — Dhammapada 1:1-2

Reflection: The Buddha teaches us about the power of the mind and how our thoughts shape our reality and actions. By nurturing positive and inspiring thoughts, we have the ability to transform our dreams into reality, heal ourselves, and grow as individuals.

Meditation: Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Focus on the meaning of “The mind is everything.”
With each breath, feel the connection between your thoughts and your actions. Let positive thoughts guide you, understanding that what you think will shape who you become and the life you live

08/12/2024

“Tâm trí là tất cả. Những gì bạn nghĩ, bạn trở thành.” — Dhammapada 1:1-2

Suy ngẫm: Phật dạy chúng ta về sức mạnh của tâm trí. Các suy nghĩ sẽ dẫn đến hành động và hình thành thực tại. Bằng cách nuôi dưỡng những suy nghĩ tích cực và đầy cảm hứng, chúng ta có khả năng chuyển hóa ước mơ thành hiện thực, phục hồi nội tâm, và phát triển bản thân.

Thiền định: Ngồi thoải mái, nhắm mắt và hít thở sâu. Tập trung vào ý nghĩa của “Tâm trí là tất cả.” Với từng hơi thở, cảm nhận sự kết nối giữa suy nghĩ và hành động của bạn. Hãy để những suy nghĩ tích cực dẫn dắt bạn, hiểu rằng những gì bạn suy nghĩ sẽ hình thành và chuyển đổi con người và cuộc sống của bạn.

07/24/2023

Noble Eightfold Path led by Nathan Michon, co-hosting Quynh Nguyen. Zoom Info Request https://sukhavati.life/programs/sutra-study/

01/24/2023

Sharing Kindness: The Sukhavati Buddhist Association members celebrated the 2023 lunar new year by sharing Vietnamese bánh mì with the unhoused neighbors on the streets of Orange County, CA.

Join us to spread kindness: https://sukhavati.life/

Quỳnh Như Pj Wattano Wittaya

01/05/2023

Rev. Dr. Nathan Michon is offering a course on Meanings and Practices of Mindfulness. Each week will have a different guided practice which will include some different tools to learn. Register at http://bit.ly/SBAMindfulness101

12/21/2022

Today, we handed out more than 90 winter care kits including lunches to our neighbors who live on the streets in DC. Special thanks to our donors who made this event happened and to our chaplains Tom Chirdo, Christopher Anderson, Lisa Henderson, Laura Fetters, and Quỳnh Như for helping with the community outreach and ministry.

12/18/2022

102 bags ready for the community ministry dana (generousity) event this year

12/06/2022

Within 15 hours, Sukhavati Buddhist Association has received $1,005. We would like to thank Howard S. Wang, Lily Mae, Jade Belle, Mẹ Trang, Tommy Le, Nhóc Kim Lâu, and Jimmy Nguyen for your generous support for this year's Helping Those In Needs dana (generosity) activity! 🙏❤️

Our goal was to raise $350 for 70 meals or $700 for 70 meals and warm items. We are now able to provide more than 70 meals sleeping bags or toiletry items to local domestic shelters and neighbors who live on the streets. Please continue to donate what you can so we can reach more people: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=R8DMSZNTMDYHN

Visit our website for upcoming events and dharma courses: https://sukhavati.life .
Sukhavati Buddhist Association is a government-registered 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible allowed by IRS regulations. If you need a formal letter for tax-purposes, please let me know and I'll mail it to you.

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11/24/2022

We are thankful for the support and generosity of our loved ones and dharma friends. 🙏🏻

Nestor and Ernie, dharma friends, support local shelters by offering food and warm items. 💓

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