Upcoming Events

•  2026-07-15 15:00 - 2026-07-19 14:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Please refer to this newsletter

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 […]

•  2026-08-07 19:30 - 21:15
•  Zoom / In-person
•  free online / $60 in-person

Friday Night Practice is a “lite” mindful practice in town. On the first and third Friday of a month, we come together to have Friday Night Practice. We have a chance to practice mindfulness together with others and generate a powerful collective energy that can bring healing and transformation in ourselves and the world with the community after a busy week. You are welcome to join us 🙏 Date Time (UTC +8) Location Language 2026 Jul 3rd 19:30 – 21:15 Online (Zoom) English 2026 Jul 17th 19:00 – 21:00 Causeway Bay Cantonese 2026 Aug 7th 19:30 – 21:15 Online (Zoom) English 2026 Aug 21th 19:00 – 21:00 Causeway Bay Cantonese 2026 Sep 4th 19:30 – 21:15 Online (Zoom) English 2026 Sep 18th 19:00 – 21:00 Causeway Bay Cantonese The current venue for our in-person practice session requires a rental fee. To help cover the cost and keep the sessions sustainable, we suggest a contribution of HK$60 per person. The exact zoom link and address of the practice center will be provided upon successful registration. Please join 5 minutes earlier to settle down in silence. Please use the following forms for registration: Jul 3rd, Aug 7th, and Sep 4th (online): register here Jul 17th (in-person): register here, form opens at Jul 10th 00:00 UTC+8 Aug 21th (in-person): register here, form opens at Aug 14th 00:00 UTC+8 Sep 18th (in-person): register here, form opens at Sep 11th 00:00 UTC+8 If you have further enquiry, please contact the Friday Night Practice coordination team at plumvillage.hk@gmail.com. Mindful Manners for Online Practices (Zoom) To help us harmonize as a sangha and cultivate a collective energy of mindfulness, we kindly invite you to keep your camera on and practice with us for the full session if your circumstances allow. Creating a quiet, supportive environment enhances this shared experience for everyone. We recognize that life can be unpredictable. It’s important to us that our space remains open […]

•  2026-08-05 15:00 - 2026-08-09 14:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  HK$2,500

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 12:30 Lunch Picnic Lunch     Farewell & Happy Continuation of the practice at home. 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. […]