Every year, Plum Village centers have the New Year Eve activities with friends to welcome the New Year. This year is the same. Hereunder is the tentative schedule:
Dec 31, 2025 (Thursday) New Year Eve
| 16:00 | Welcome guests |
| 17:00 | Orientation |
| 18:00 | Dinner |
| 19:30 | Walking Meditation |
| 20:30 | Be-in |
| 23:30 – 00:30 | Siting Meditation, Welcoming New Year 2025 Ceremony followed by burning New Year Resolutions |
If you would like to stay overnight in the temple, one night costs HK$200 (Please pay upon registration arriving the temple) . As to save the environment, you are encourage to bring your own sleeping bag/bedding. Quota: 30 male and 30 female.
If you plan to leave after the ceremony, please arrange your own transportation.
The activity on January 1, 2026 is：
| 08:30 | breakfast together by the fireplace at Lotus Pond temple |
You are welcome to have a hiking with friends after breakfast. Monastic will have the lazy day after the breakfast.
Closing of Registration: December 30, 2024 15:00