The one who sows good seeds in everyday life

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, there are people who choose a simple lifestyle but with noble values.

Teacher Nguyen Thanh Tung, who has been teaching for more than 20 years at Le Anh Xuan Secondary School, Minh Phung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, is a living example of a beautiful philosophy of life. His life is not only a journey of knowledge but also a story imbued with love, quietly sowing seeds of humanity into the souls of many generations of students.

In stories about the teaching profession, we often only see the image of a teacher devoted to his lessons, but rarely know about the silent sacrifices behind the podium. Teacher Nguyen Thanh Tung has chosen a separate path: living alone to devote all his love to his students, especially the less fortunate children. For him, life is not just about chemical formulas or complex biological knowledge, but also a catalytic reaction of love, turning immature lives into strong individuals. Life is not just about numbers and lessons, but also a journey of silently sowing the seeds of love. - live beautifully.

Teacher Nguyen Thanh Tung in joy on the opening day

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Mr. Tung is not only a dedicated teacher, but also a father and teacher to many orphans and unfortunate children living in the pagoda and children in the highlands. He has opened his arms to welcome and take care of them, helping them find a real home. His help is not only limited to material things but also to accompanying and guiding them on the path of education. With his kind heart, he has helped them find a solid foundation to overcome adversity and build a future.

The teacher's help is not only limited to material things but also includes accompanying and guiding students on the path of learning.

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What is more special is that Mr. Tung has chosen for himself a lifestyle that few people follow: vegetarianism. This is not just a culinary decision, but a philosophy of life that comes from deep within his heart, a compassion for all species and the environment. He believes that protecting animals is also the way we protect this planet. Being vegetarian has become a way for him to express his love for life and responsibility for the environment. This philosophy has become a strong source of inspiration for many people, from students to colleagues, encouraging them to live more responsibly towards the world around them.

He welcomed and took care of them, helping them find a real home.

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Mr. Tung's life is not noisy or ostentatious, but a living testament to the value of kindness. He just quietly does what his heart tells him to do, from helping the unfortunate to sticking to a vegetarian lifestyle. He has not only lived, but also " lived beautifully " . That is not a slogan, but a philosophy of life expressed through every action, every thought, creating a profound and lasting human beauty.

He always lends a helping hand to the unfortunate.

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He has lit a fire, inspiring us to believe that each person can become a sower of good seeds, contributing to a kinder and more humane society. The value of " living beautifully " of Mr. Tung is like a river flowing forever, watering the souls that are parched because of the desire for love. That river has been and will be forever, illuminating the path for those who are searching for a meaningful and complete life.

His lifestyle is a testament that the true beauty of a person does not lie in great things, but in small, simple actions, leaving a mark of love, kindness and responsibility to the environment on every step of the way.

The fifth Living Well Writing Contest was held to encourage people to write about noble actions that have helped individuals or communities. This year, the contest focused on praising individuals or groups that have performed acts of kindness, bringing hope to those in difficult circumstances.

The highlight is the new environmental award category, honoring works that inspire and encourage action for a green, clean living environment. Through this, the Organizing Committee hopes to raise public awareness in protecting the planet for future generations.

The contest has diverse categories and prize structure, including:

Article categories: Journalism, reportage, notes or short stories, no more than 1,600 words for articles and 2,500 words for short stories.

Articles, reports, notes:

- 1 first prize: 30,000,000 VND

- 2 second prizes: 15,000,000 VND

- 3 third prizes: 10,000,000 VND

- 5 consolation prizes: 3,000,000 VND

Short story:

- 1 first prize: 30,000,000 VND

- 1 second prize: 20,000,000 VND

- 2 third prizes: 10,000,000 VND

- 4 consolation prizes: 5,000,000 VND

Photo category: Submit a photo series of at least 5 photos related to volunteer activities or environmental protection, along with the name of the photo series and a short description.

- 1 first prize: 10,000,000 VND

- 1 second prize: 5,000,000 VND

- 1 third prize: 3,000,000 VND

- 5 consolation prizes: 2,000,000 VND

Most Popular Prize: 5,000,000 VND

Prize for Excellent Essay on Environmental Topic: 5,000,000 VND

Honored Character Award: 30,000,000 VND

The deadline for submissions is October 16, 2025. The works will be evaluated through the preliminary and final rounds with the participation of a jury of famous names. The organizing committee will announce the list of winners on the "Beautiful Life" page. See detailed rules at thanhnien.vn .

Organizing Committee of the Beautiful Living Contest

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/nguoi-soeo-hat-tot-lanh-giua-doi-thuong-185251003115433158.htm