Theme: Go As A River
This retreat is for those who would like to explore the practice of mindfulness and learn ways to deal with everyday circumstances.
In the book, “Happy Teachers Change the World”, our teacher Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, emphasizes that educators play a vital role in building a more harmonious society rooted in love and understanding.
Are you an educator? The meaning of “Educator” is very vast. It does not only include teachers, but also psychologists, parents, social workers, or even people who are at a management level. If you are interested in learning how to become an educator with the qualities of being calm, patient, relaxed and with the capacities of using loving speech and deep listening, you are invited to join our Retreat.
In the Retreat, we will practice as a sangha, The collective energy of mindfulness we generate can support us to learn and experience the power of breathing, walking, stopping and many other exercises that can help change the world.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
| Date/Time | Wed. Aug 5 | Thu. Aug 6 | Fri. Aug 7 | Sat. Aug 8 | Sun. Aug 9 |
| 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 | Workshops | ||
| 17:00 | Exercise / Stick exercise / Hiking | Exercise / Consultation | |||
| 18:00 | Dinner | Dinner with sharing groups | |||
| 19:30 | Orientation | 5 Mindfulness Trainings Presentation |
”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 |
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: July 21, 2026. When you paid and received confirmation, your cancellation is subject to a 20% cancellation fee. Payment is not refundable for cancellation after July 21, 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.