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+## XVI. Concluding Dharma Words
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+The retreat schedule is packed from morning till night. Moving from a state of ordinary, lax, and indulgent mind into a regulated life of practice can be quite demanding. Yet everyone seems joyful, which shows that you have already received the nourishment of the Dharma. Even so, it is impossible to resolve every problem within just a few days. The key is to continue practicing afterward. Otherwise, even if a few problems are solved, countless more will remain. Modern people are skilled at solving problems, but even more skilled at creating them. Without addressing the root, problems will keep arising—problems in life as well as problems in practice.
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+Studying Buddhism is not about seeking outwardly; the focus is on each one of us. The value of the temple also lies in helping us return to ourselves. Our gathering here today is the result of merit and conditions accumulated over many lives. More important is to continue integrating the Dharma into our lives and ultimately into our very being. The positive experience you have had here is inseparable from the pure environment of the temple and the careful guidance of the teachers. Once you return to society, inner restlessness combined with outer distractions will make practice especially difficult. These beautiful days may easily become nothing more than fond memories. The best way forward is to join the Three-Stage Practice program, where you will find guidance, a structured path, and a supportive community—an environment that steadies us as we walk the bodhi path.