Day of Mindfulness

•  2022-04-24 10:00 - 12:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau / Online
•  free

The recent spike in covid-19 infections has sent the related death toll to nearly 10,000, leaving many families in bereavement. But few families had been able to carry out proper memorial services to honour the deceased, owing to covid restrictions. In view of the situation, the monastic sangha at Plum Village Foundation Hong Kong (Asia Institute of Applied Buddhism) will hold an open memorial service to commemorate the recently deceased and to comfort the living. The monastic sangha is also saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the current war in Ukraine. In the service, they will commemorate those who died in the war as well. The Plum Village Foundation Hong Kong would like to invite you to participate in the service. May our collective energy of compassion transform the grief of many, with blessings sent forth to Hong Kong and the world, so that the pandemic and the war will soon end. Any participant in bereavement may set up an altar at home, with a picture of the deceased and flowers, so that the blessings from the service can reach the deceased. Date and Time: Sunday, April 24, 2022 – 10:00am to noon YouTube: https://youtu.be/XB0gdwOplbQ Language: English & Vietnamese (chanting) with Cantonese translation References Our teacher, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh touched us how to face the death. Plum Village Hong Kong selected the following short videos and wish to bring peace to everyone. What Happens When We Die?” | Clip from a Dharma talk by Thich Nhat Hanh, 2014 06 17, PV   You Have A Cosmic Body | by Thich Nhat Hanh, 2014 07 20, (LH, Plum Village Summer Retreat)   “Being an Island”: the Buddha’s last teaching | by Thich Nhat Hanh, 2009-11-12   No Life Without Death | Thich Nhat Hanh, (Upper Hamlet, Plum Village, France)

•  2022-02-06 09:30 - 16:30
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau
•  free

The Day of Mindfulness (DOM) is mainly facilitated by the monks and nuns of AIAB with the intention to bring the practices of Buddhism into daily life. It is a day for us to experience the happiness of the present moment simply by having a series of mindfulness practice activities. The mindfulness practice will help us to become more focus and attentive in our daily life. Practicing together is indeed very happy and enjoyable! The DOM is free-of-charge and welcomes all, regardless of your religious background and experiences. The program of the DOM is temporary adjusted to as follows: Time Program 09:30 Orientation for new friends 10:00 Walking Meditation 11:00 Dharma Talk 12:00 Lunch (footnote 1) 14:20 Dharma Discussion / 5 or 14 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony We will open the space for 30 friends to join the DOM on first-come-first serve basis. Please registrar on or before Thursday. Language: English with Cantonese Translation Location: Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism, Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Hong Kong You are encouraged to stay for the whole day to practice and nourish your body and mind. For transportation information, please refer to this page. Any questions, email us at aiab@pvfhk.org. Footnote: With HK Gov’t recommendation, we cannot offer lunch. Please enjoy vegetarian lunch in nearby Ngong Ping restaurant

•  2021-10-03 10:00 - 12:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau
•  free

Dear friends, The coming Sunday Day of Mindfulness, October 3, 2021 is a special day. We will have the first Lamp Transmission Ceremony in Hong Kong. Three Sisters will receive the transmission from Thay and become Dharma Teacher and helping spreading Dharma. The schedule will be: 10:00 – 12:00: Lamp Transmission Ceremony. There is no orientation, morning walking meditation, nor afternoon dharma sharing. You are welcome to join us and participate the ceremony. Breathe & Smile, Monks & Nuns of Plum Village Hong Kong

•  2021-08-29 09:30 - 12:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau
•  free

It is a joyful moment for the AIAB monastics and friends to complete our annual three month rain retreat. You are welcome to join our closing ceremony and share with our happiness. Schedule Time Activity 9:30 Orientation for new friends 10:00 Walking Meditation 10:45 Dharma Talk & The Pavarana Ceremony (Rain Retreat Closing Ceremony) 12:00 End Please feel free to contact us at aiab@pvfhk.org. We are looking forward to your presence and practising together on this special occasion! Breathe and Smile, Plum Village Monks and Nuns at AIAB

•  2021-08-28 09:30 - 16:45
•  Infinite Light Temple, Luk Wu, Lantau
•  free

Dear friends, After the first Wake Up Day of Mindfulness at Luk Wu, we’ve learnt the four elements of True Love: Loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Do we feel that we are capable of loving ourselves and others with understanding? Do we understand our deepest desire, our needs for happiness as well as the root of suffering in ourselves? Do we truly understand our loved ones? Here is another episode of learning the art of cultivating the mind of love. Grasp this chance to grow our understanding and our love for ourselves and our loved ones. Date: 28 August 2021 (Sat) Time: 09:30 – 16:45 Venue: Infinite Light Temple, Luk Wu (direction in English, Chinese) Age: 18 – 35 Price: Free Schedule Time Activity 09:30 Arriving at temple 10:00 Walking meditation 11:00 Short sitting meditation 11:15 Singing meditation 11:30 Sharing from Monks and Nuns (every time a different topic) 12:30 Lunch meditation (in small groups) 13:30 Total relaxation 14:30 Dharma sharing 16:00 Hiking around the Village (if the weather is nice) 16:45 End of DOM

•  2021-08-22 09:30 - 15:30
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau
•  free

Dear Friends, Monastics of Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism, Plum Village Hong Kong, are happy to invite you to Sunday Day of Mindfulness and Rose Festival on coming Sunday, August 22, 2021. About the Rose Ceremony In the West we have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to celebrate the presence of our parents in our lives. The Rose Ceremony is a tradition that Thầy began after a visit to Japan. While in Tokyo some Japanese students pinned a carnation on Thầy’s robe. On Mother’s day, it is their custom to wear a red flower on the lapel when your mother is still alive, and a white one if she is no longer alive. In Vietnam (and other Asian countries) there is a tradition to celebrate the Ullambana Ceremony, which is an occasion to commemorate Venerable Maudgalyayana for his expression of filial love – rescuing his Mother from the Hell realm. Every year, as part of the Plum Village tradition we celebrate both the Ullambana and the Rose Ceremony together. It is an opportunity to pay respect and offer gratitude to our parents for their love and care throughout our lives. This is special as it is a time when you can reflect on and appreciate the good seeds that your parents have passed on to you, whether they are still alive or have already passed away. Schedule Time Activity 09:30 Orientation for New Friends 10:00 Walking meditation 10:45 Dharma Talk 11:30 Rose Festival, including– Sitting Meditation– Incense Offering– Touching the Earth– Opening Verse– Chanting– Musical Offering– Introductory Words– Reading of a Rose for Your Pocket– Love Letter to Parents– Pinning the Roses– Sharing the Merit 13:15 Lunch (see footnote 1) 14:30 Dharma sharing 15:30 End of DOM Registration window will be opened from August 18 22:00 till August 20 22:00. No confirmation will be sent. We look forward seeing you that day. A lotus for you, AIAB Monastics Footnote Due […]