We are very happy to inform that at the beginning of the year 2026, from January 8 – 11, we are going to organize Wake Up retreat for young friends, aged 18 – 40. The theme of this retreat is “Be Free Where You Are”.
We will have an opportunity to look deeply at ourselves to find out how to be free whenever we want to. We will learn the way to cultivate the energy of mindfulness that helps to transform our lives.
Mindfulness means being here, present, and totally alive. It is true freedom – and without this freedom, there is no happiness.
Tentative Schedule:
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Thur. Jan 8 | Fri. Jan 9 | Sat. Jan 10 |
Sun. Jan 11 |
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5:15 |
Wake-up |
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6:00 |
Guided Sitting Meditation, Slow Walking & Reading Discourse |
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7:00 |
10 Mindful Movements & Walking Meditation |
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8:15 |
Breakfast |
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9:15 |
Working Meditation |
Packing up & working meditation |
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10:15 |
Singing Meditation |
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10:30 |
Dharma Talk |
Q & A & Closing circle |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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13:45 |
Total Relaxation |
Farewell & Happy Continuation of the practice at home |
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15:00 |
Registration/ Check- in |
15:00 – 16:30 Group sharing |
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17:00 |
Game/Hiking |
Prepare for Performance/ Consultation |
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18:00 |
Dinner |
Dinner in family |
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19:30 |
Guided Relaxation / Orientation |
5 Mindfulness Trainings Presentation |
Performance |
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21:30 |
Rest – Noble Silence |
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Language: English with Cantonese / Mandarin Translation
Accommodation and cost: Accommodation for this retreat is limited to dormitory-room. Participants will be housed in dormitories (bunk beds). Pillows, bed linens, and blankets are provided. The cost per person is listed below (in HK Dollars).
| Room Type (4 days, 3 nights) | Dormitory (HKD) |
| Wake Uppers (aged 18 to 40) | 2,000.00 |
Working Meditation: The 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 like setting up the meditation hall and dining hall, washing up after meals… Participants will be grouped into Dharma discussion groups and will work 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 link 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: December 24, 2025. When you paid and received confirmation, your cancellation is subject to a 20% cancellation fee. Payment is not refundable for cancellation after December 24, 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.