Thich Nhat Hanh’s calligraphy
The theme: “Breathe, you are alive”.
This retreat is for those who would like to explore the practice of mindfulness and learn ways to deal with everyday circumstances.
In our busy lifestyle nowadays, it is rare for us to have the time to take a pause, to look deeply into our situations, and know what is really happening. We even do not learn how to take good care of ourselves and those we love. In fact, taking a pause and looking deeply is the very first step of showing love and care for oneself. This retreat can be a gift that we can offer to ourselves, giving ourselves some time to rest with more calm and clarity of mind.
We can see that most problems we are facing now, come from our lack of mutual understanding and love, amongst family members, friends, and colleagues, etc….Whether we are married or single, it seems that we are facing the same problems. Let’s explore together the practice of mindfulness and learn how to cope with problems with more peace and tranquility.
In this retreat, we will have the chance to learn teachings and practices of mindfulness, to cultivate peace and happiness, inspiration and insight, which are already existing in us. We will practice mindfulness as a way of life, where everything we do like breathing, sitting, walking, eating, smiling …. is an act of mindfulness. We will also learn how to enjoy the beauty of life around us. We will listen to Dharma talks (lectures) and participate in group sharing sessions on how to live deeply in the present and deal with strong emotions. Together, we generate togetherness, making our presence a precious gift to each other, our partner, family members, and friends.
We welcome individuals, adults with teens or children aged over 6 to join the retreat together. **1 We shall provide Children and Teens Programs separately.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
| Date/Time | Wed. July 15 | Thu. July 16 | Fri. July 17 | Sat. July 18 | Sun. July 19 |
| 5:15 | Wake Up | ||||
| 6:00 | Sitting & Slow Walking & Chanting | Five Mindfulness Trainings Transmission Ceremony | |||
| 7:00 | 10 Mindful Movements & Walking Meditation | ||||
| 8:15 | Breakfast | ||||
| 9:15 | Working Meditation | ||||
| 10:15 | Singing Meditation | ||||
| 10:30 | Lecture |
Questions & Answers Closing Circle |
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| 12:30 | Lunch |
Picnic Lunch
Farewell & Happy Continuation of the practice at home. |
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| 13:45 | Total Relaxation | ||||
| 15:00 | Registration | Group sharing | |||
| 17:00 | Exercise / Stick exercise / Hiking | Exercise / Consultation | |||
| 18:00 | Dinner with sharing groups | ||||
| 19:30 | Orientation | Sitting Meditation & “Touching the Earth” Practice |
”Beginning Anew” Presentation |
Performance | |
| 21:30 | Rest – Noble Silence – Lights off | ||||
Language: mainly conducted in English (Cantonese and Mandarin translation are provided)
Accommodation and cost: Accommodation for this retreat is limited to dormitory-room. Participants will be housed in dormitories (bunk beds). Pillows, bedlinens, and blankets are provided. The cost per person is listed below (in HK Dollars).
| Room Type (5 days, 4 nights) | Dormitory (HKD) |
| Adults (18 years or above) | 2,500 |
| Teens (13 – under 18 years old) | 2,100 |
| Children (6 – under 13 years old) | 1,800 |
Children aged 10 or below will stay with their mom / dad / guardian in the same dormitory. For aged 11 or above, they will stay in the dormitory according to their sex.
Working Meditation: Because 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 click “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: June 30, 2026. When you paid and received confirmation, your cancellation is subject to a 20% cancellation fee. Payment is not refundable for cancellation after June 30, 2026.
If you found there is any mistake in your registration, please email to retreats@pvfhk.org with the correct information. Please do not register again. Please note that we shall communicate with you mainly via email. Please check your email mailbox regularly as not missing any message.
**1 We shall not receive teen or child register alone. They must join with parent or adult guardian.