Educators Retreat 2024 – The Way Out Is In

  •  2024-07-31 16:00 - 2024-08-04 14:00
  •  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
  •  HK$2,500.00

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh taught how to invite the small bell at the Day of Mindfulness for Educators, Education University of Hong Kong 2013 (photo by Kelvin Cheuk)   The theme of the retreat is The Way Out is In, which guides us to go back to ourselves, to look deeply into our body, feelings, emotions, and thoughts. Looking deeply from within, we can see causes of challenges that we are facing and find ways to cope and overcome them. This retreat is open to those who are involved in teaching and training, including teachers, school counsellors, trainers and staff of formal or informal educational and trainings organizations. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) held a Day Of Mindfulness for Educators at Education University of Hong Kong (formerly Hong Kong Institute of Education) in 2007, 2010 and 2013. As an effort to bring mindfulness into education, Thay and the Plum Village Sangha established the Wake-Up School initiative and set up a structured mindfulness training program for teachers. The objectives of the Wake-Up school is to help educators take care and cultivate peace and happiness within themselves in order to help their students and colleagues to do the same. A detailed Wake-Up School program was written in the book “Happy Teachers Change the World.” In this retreat, we will have the chance to learn teachings and practices of mindfulness to stop and calm ourselves, to look deeply from within, to cultivate peace and happiness, which already existing in us. We will practice mindfulness as a way of life, where everything we do like breathing, walking, eating, smiling …. is an act of mindfulness. We will enjoy the beautiful sky, the trees, the walking path, the flowers around us. We will listen to Dharma talks and participated in group sharing on how to live fully in the present moments, to deal with negative emotions, and to cultivate togetherness, making our presence […]

Sunday Day of Mindfulness – 2024.06.30

  •  2024-06-30 09:30 - 16:30
  •  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
  •  Donations are welcome

Information of the activity Registration link will be open on Monday night approximately 10:00 pm and ended on Friday evening 18:00, or the capacity are fully occupied.  

Sunday Day of Mindfulness – 2024.06.23

  •  2024-06-23 09:30 - 16:30
  •  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
  •  Donations are welcome

Information of the activity Registration link will be open on Monday night approximately 10:00 pm and ended on Friday evening 18:00, or the capacity are fully occupied.

星期五晚共修@中環 – 2024.06

  •  2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:00
  •  中環(地址會在登記報名後Google form 最後一頁顯示)
  •  歡迎隨喜

每月第三個星期五在中環舉行「星期五晚共修@中環」,是在市內「輕型」實體版修習活動,以粵語溝通為主。我們有機會與社區的其他同修一起練習正念,並由資深在家眾修習朋友一同分享。 我們在集體修習中,可產生強大的能量,在忙碌的一周之後,為我們自己和世界帶來療癒和轉化。 參加共修不需要任何經驗和費用,建議穿著寬鬆舒適的衣服,亦希望大家能預早 10 分鐘到達,好讓能夠讓身心平靜下來。星期五晚共修@中環必須報名。報名連續會在該活動的星期一晚上十時開放,直至星期四黃昏六時或額滿即止。 地點:中環 (詳細地址會在成功報名後,在Google link 最後一頁顯示) 當你填妥表格後,按下「提交」或 submit 後,請留意系統發出的確認信息。內含地址。我們不再另發電郵確認。如果您有任何問題,請發送電子郵件至 rainofcompassion.pvhk@gmail.com。 我們期待在周五晚上的練習中與您一起練習。

Sunday Day of Mindfulness – 2024.06.16

  •  2024-06-16 09:30 - 17:00
  •  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
  •  Free (donations are welcome)

  Information of the activity Registration link will be open on Monday night approximately 10:00 pm and ended on Friday evening 18:00, or the capacity are fully occupied.

Day of Mindfulness – Education University of Hong Kong 2024.06.22

  •  2024-06-22 10:00 - 16:00
  •  The Educational University, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, NT. – Block B3, Quiet Room (B3-P-09A)
  •  Free (donations are welcome)

Practicing Walking Meditation inn the Campus Co-organized by Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education, EdUHK & Plum Village Mindfulness Academy “Day of Mindfulness” is specifically designed to foster sustainable and practical happiness in life. Its primary focus us n nurturing the mental well-being of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, ultimately aiming to cultivate a state of peace. It is hoped that this is essential in creating a favourable learning environment and bring a positive impact into the classroom. Target: All education professionals, students and parents are welcome, regardless of your religious background and teaching experience. Date June 6, 2024 (Sat) Time 10:00 – 16:30 Venue Quiet Room (B3-P-09A) Tentative Rundown 10:00 Walking meditation 10:45 Lecture 12:30 Mindful Lunch (Please bring your own veggie-packed lunch, e.g., sandwiches, fruits) 13:15 Rest 13:45 Total Relaxation 14:45 Group Sharing 16:00 Farewell Language  English with Cantonese translation Remarks Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the workshop starts. Wear comfortable, loose long pants / long skirts and a shirt with sleeves, and also bring enough warm clothing. The registration window will be open two weeks prior to the event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email prior to the event. You can send an email to spiritualityedu@eduhk.hk if there is any question on registration. For enquiries, please contact us at spiritualityedu@eduhk.hk. Information is cross-posted on EduHK website. Thank you very much for your continuous support to our Day of Mindfulness. We hope you will find the inner peace and enlightenment through this Mindfulness workshop, so that you can face the current and future life better.

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