Wake Up Retreat – The Art of Being Happy at Work (2021 Winter)

  •  2021-11-20 09:30 - 16:30
  •  Infinite Light, Luk Wu, Lantau
  •  $300/day (half price for full-time students)

Activity Update To accomodate more people, we have adjust the event as follows: Dates: Nov 13 & 20, 2021 (you could attend either one, but recommend to attend both). Fee: $300/day. $150 for full-time students (fee taken on site). Other arrangements are kept the same. The Art of Being Happy at Work We know that working is a very important part of our life. Every day we work 8-10 hours. For many of us, working time is not enjoyable and can even be a source of suffering. So how to enjoy our working is a challenge for everyone, especially for young people. In this retreat The art of being happy at work we will have a chance to learn: The art of generating Joy and Happiness at work The art of handling and transforming our difficulties and suffering at work (stressful, communication with coworkers and your boss, low energy at work…) The art of creating happy working environment Dates: On 3 consecutive Saturdays: 6th, 13th, and 20th of November, please join all sessions Age: 18 – 35 Maximum Participants: 30 Venue: Infinite Light, Luk Wu, Lantau (direction) Schedule Time Activity 09:30 Arriving at temple 10:00 Walking meditation 11:00 Short sitting meditation 11:15 Singing meditation 11:30 Sharing from Monks and Nuns (every time a different topic) 12:30 Break 13:30 Total relaxation 14:30 Dharma sharing (every time a different topic) 16:00 Hiking around the Village (if the weather is nice) 16:45 Leaving Fee $1,000 (half-price for full-time students), three-day costs included, to be paid on site by cash. The fee will support the activity expenses, operation of the temple and renovation of temple in Luk Wu. Extra donation is welcome. Feel free to contact us should you have any inquiries: Facebook Email

Lamp Transmission Ceremony (2021 October)

  •  2021-10-03 10:00 - 12:00
  •  Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau
  •  free

Dear friends, The coming Sunday Day of Mindfulness, October 3, 2021 is a special day. We will have the first Lamp Transmission Ceremony in Hong Kong. Three Sisters will receive the transmission from Thay and become Dharma Teacher and helping spreading Dharma. The schedule will be: 10:00 – 12:00: Lamp Transmission Ceremony. There is no orientation, morning walking meditation, nor afternoon dharma sharing. You are welcome to join us and participate the ceremony. Breathe & Smile, Monks & Nuns of Plum Village Hong Kong

Pavarana Ceremony (Rain Retreat Closing Ceremony)

  •  2021-08-29 09:30 - 12:00
  •  Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau
  •  free

It is a joyful moment for the AIAB monastics and friends to complete our annual three month rain retreat. You are welcome to join our closing ceremony and share with our happiness. Schedule Time Activity 9:30 Orientation for new friends 10:00 Walking Meditation 10:45 Dharma Talk & The Pavarana Ceremony (Rain Retreat Closing Ceremony) 12:00 End Please feel free to contact us at aiab@pvfhk.org. We are looking forward to your presence and practising together on this special occasion! Breathe and Smile, Plum Village Monks and Nuns at AIAB

Wake Up Day of Mindfulness in Luk Wu (2021 Autumn)

  •  2021-08-28 09:30 - 16:45
  •  Infinite Light Temple, Luk Wu, Lantau
  •  free

Dear friends, After the first Wake Up Day of Mindfulness at Luk Wu, we’ve learnt the four elements of True Love: Loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Do we feel that we are capable of loving ourselves and others with understanding? Do we understand our deepest desire, our needs for happiness as well as the root of suffering in ourselves? Do we truly understand our loved ones? Here is another episode of learning the art of cultivating the mind of love. Grasp this chance to grow our understanding and our love for ourselves and our loved ones. Date: 28 August 2021 (Sat) Time: 09:30 – 16:45 Venue: Infinite Light Temple, Luk Wu (direction in English, Chinese) Age: 18 – 35 Price: Free Schedule Time Activity 09:30 Arriving at temple 10:00 Walking meditation 11:00 Short sitting meditation 11:15 Singing meditation 11:30 Sharing from Monks and Nuns (every time a different topic) 12:30 Lunch meditation (in small groups) 13:30 Total relaxation 14:30 Dharma sharing 16:00 Hiking around the Village (if the weather is nice) 16:45 End of DOM

Sunday Day of Mindfulness & Rose Ceremony (2021 Autumn)

  •  2021-08-22 09:30 - 15:30
  •  Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau
  •  free

Dear Friends, Monastics of Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism, Plum Village Hong Kong, are happy to invite you to Sunday Day of Mindfulness and Rose Festival on coming Sunday, August 22, 2021. About the Rose Ceremony In the West we have Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to celebrate the presence of our parents in our lives. The Rose Ceremony is a tradition that Thầy began after a visit to Japan. While in Tokyo some Japanese students pinned a carnation on Thầy’s robe. On Mother’s day, it is their custom to wear a red flower on the lapel when your mother is still alive, and a white one if she is no longer alive. In Vietnam (and other Asian countries) there is a tradition to celebrate the Ullambana Ceremony, which is an occasion to commemorate Venerable Maudgalyayana for his expression of filial love – rescuing his Mother from the Hell realm. Every year, as part of the Plum Village tradition we celebrate both the Ullambana and the Rose Ceremony together. It is an opportunity to pay respect and offer gratitude to our parents for their love and care throughout our lives. This is special as it is a time when you can reflect on and appreciate the good seeds that your parents have passed on to you, whether they are still alive or have already passed away. Schedule Time Activity 09:30 Orientation for New Friends 10:00 Walking meditation 10:45 Dharma Talk 11:30 Rose Festival, including– Sitting Meditation– Incense Offering– Touching the Earth– Opening Verse– Chanting– Musical Offering– Introductory Words– Reading of a Rose for Your Pocket– Love Letter to Parents– Pinning the Roses– Sharing the Merit 13:15 Lunch (see footnote 1) 14:30 Dharma sharing 15:30 End of DOM Registration window will be opened from August 18 22:00 till August 20 22:00. No confirmation will be sent. We look forward seeing you that day. A lotus for you, AIAB Monastics Footnote Due […]

EdUHK Day of Mindfulness 2021.05.22

  •  2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00
  •  Online (Zoom)
  •  Free

Dear Friends, The upcoming session of the Monthly Day of Mindfulness for Educators will be held online in late May. In times of changes and challenges, maintaining the happiness and well-being is essential for educators, students, and parents. Being personally supported by mindfulness practice, the positive impact will naturally be transmitted to classrooms and families.  Details are as follows: Date: 27 May 2021 (Saturday)  Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 nn Tentative Schedule: Time Content 10:00am – 10:15am Introduction of Practice 10:15am – 10:45am   Introduction of Sitting and guided Sitting Meditation  10:45am – 11:45 am   Dharma Talk 11:45am – 12:00nn  Q&A 12:00 nn  Farewell Format: Online Workshop (Zoom)   Language: English with Cantonese translation   Fee: Free of charge Enrollment: https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EvaseAV4P7QrDU (Deadline for enrolment: Noon of 18 May 2021)  The confirmation email with Zoom link will be sent in the afternoon of 24 March 2021. Thank you very much for your continuous support to our Monthly Day of Mindfulness. Hope you can find the inner peace and enlightenment through this online Mindfulness workshop.   For enquiries, please feel free to email us at spiritualityedu@eduhk.hk or aiab@pvfhk.org . Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism/Plum Village Hong Kong & Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education, EdUHK

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