We inter-are with the world around us. Our peace and happiness bring peace and happiness to the world. When the world is at peace, it also brings us peace.
The theme of this retreat is Peace in Oneself, Peace in the World.
We look at the world with our own points of view. The world reflects our mental states. There is a saying “Every scene is filled with sadness. When a person is sad, the scene can never be happy.” By going back to our mindful breaths and mindful steps, we can be aware of our body, feelings, perceptions, mental formations and consciousness, getting in touch with them and not to be carried away by the negative emotions by recognizing them the way they are, then we can begin to transform pain and afflictions into peace and happiness. We can change the previous saying into “Every scene is joyful. When people are happy, the scene is never sad.” The wonders of life manifest in front of us, in the forms of gentle breezes, joyful smiles of friends, the autumn leaves, beautiful flowers, etc. …
In this retreat, we will have the chance to learn teachings and practices of mindfulness to cultivate peace and happiness, inspiration and insight, 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 a precious gift to each other.
The tentative schedule as follows:
| Date/Time | Wed. Oct 22 | Thu. Oct 23 | Fri. Oct 24 | Sat. Oct 25 | Sun. Oct 26 |
| 5:15 | Wake Up | ||||
| 6:00 | Sitting & Slow Walking & Reading Discourse | Outdoor walking, sitting & breakfast | Five Mindfulness Trainings Transmission Ceremony | ||
| 7:00 | 10 Mindful Movements & Walking Meditation | ||||
| 8:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast | |||
| 9:15 | Service Meditation | ||||
| 10:30 | Dharma Talk | Questions & Answers | |||
| 12:30 | Lunch |
Lunch Farewell & Happy Continuation of Practice at home |
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| 14:00 | Total Relaxation | ||||
| 15:00 |
1500 – 1730 Registration/Check in |
1500 – 1630 Group sharing
1500 – 1730 Group Sharing + Hiking (Optional) |
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| 17:00 | Stick Exercise | Stick Exercise / Consultation | |||
| 18:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 19:30 | Orientation | Touching the Earth | Beginning Anew | Workshops | |
| 21:30 | Rest – Noble Silence | ||||
Language: English with Cantonese / Mandarin Translation
Accommodation and cost: Accommodation for this retreat is limited to dormitory-room. Participants will be housed in air-conditioning dormitories (bunk beds). Pillows, bed linens, and blankets are provided. The cost per person is listed below (in HK Dollars).
| Room Type (5 days, 4 nights) | Dormitory (HKD) |
| Adults | 2,500.00 |
Services Meditation: Retreat is held in the monastery. All the preparation and cooking will be done by the monastics and some volunteers. During the retreat, we need help from participants in preparation works likesetting up the meditation hall and dining hall, washing up after meals… Participants will be grouped into Dharma discussion groups and will serve together in the same groups to help with the retreat.
How to register: on a first-come-first-served basis. Please go into the “Registration Linkage” for registration. Registration is not confirmed until we receive your payment within five days after you register. If payment is not received within five days, your registration will be cancelled. For means of payment, details will be sent along with the confirmation email within three working days to those who completed online registration.
Closing date for registration: October 10, 2025. When you paid and received confirmation, your cancellation is subject to a 20% cancellation fee. Payment is not refundable for cancellation after October 10, 2025.
If you found there is any mistake in your registration, please email us with the correct information. Please do not register again.
For enquiries, please contact us by e-mail: retreats@pvfhk.org.
Note: We shall communicate with you mainly via email. Please check your email mailbox regularly as not missing any message.