About GĐPT Anôma

Fostering Buddhist values and personal growth in our community since 1986

Our Objectives

Individual Development

Training youths to be true Buddhists through personal development and spiritual growth.

Societal Impact

Training youths to be productive citizens who will make positive contributions to society.

Our Core Virtues: Bi-Trí-Dũng

Compassion (Từ Bi)

Sympathetic concern for the suffering of others, bringing happiness and reducing miseries for all beings.

Wisdom (Trí Tuệ)

Understanding what is true and right, helping others cultivate their wisdom and understanding.

Bravery (Dũng Mạnh)

Courage and diligence in all endeavors, never being fearful or cowardly.

The Five Morals

Diligence

Always progress toward the goals of the Vietnamese Buddhist Youth Association and Buddhism.

Forgiveness

Always be happy, forgiving, and joyful; trying to bring happiness to all beings and know when to sacrifice for others.

Purity

Always be pure in body, speech, thought, and action. Always lead a simple and modest life.

Wisdom

Always have a broad knowledge and an accurate understanding of all subjects.

Compassion

Always bring happiness to reduce miseries for all beings. Use kind words and gracious gestures to bring peace and happiness.

Our Practices

Have respect, be polite, kind and happy towards others.

Learn to tolerate, love, be honest and always ready to help each other.

Learn to be studious and happily fulfill any task given.

Learn to read, write and speak Vietnamese to enhance communication ability and preserve Vietnamese culture.

Fulfill a responsibility to protect and maintain the association's properties.

Be Part of Our Community

Join us in our mission to cultivate mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion