02/15/2026
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🙏 A Sacred Vow Under the Rain — Day 112 (Feb 14, 2026)
Yesterday, our Day 112, marked a homecoming that will be remembered forever. As the rain began to fall over Hương Đạo Vipassana Bhavana Center, our hearts overflowed with gratitude to see thousands of people still standing there, waiting with such patience and love to welcome the venerable monks home.
Seeing the community standing in the wet and cold, Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara chose to leave the dry shelter of the temple roof. He walked out into the falling rain to stand right in front of everyone—heart to heart, drenched together—to share these sacred words:
"I promise you all that whenever it is, you will be able to walk on this path, I will walk with you all, and together we will walk on this path. If you don't leave me, I will not leave you.
That is my vow in front of you all. I make that vow in front of the Maha Sangha, the monks community. I make this vow in front of you. If you do not leave me, I will not leave you.
We are as a family who walk together, who love each other, care for each other, to make a difference. Thank you so much, everyone. May you all be well, be happy and be peaceful."
Deepest thanks go to every single person who stayed. Despite the rain, no one turned away. Our collective presence was the greatest gift, and that shared devotion gave strength to this promise. By walking out to join everyone, Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara showed that we are truly one family—that we will look after one another and walk this path together, through every storm and every sunshine.
This is not just a promise for a day; it is a vow for a lifetime. The rain blessed this moment, the community gave it life, and now we move forward together, forever bound by this love.
May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨