Summer has arrived in Hong Kong, bringing with it both warmth and humidity. As the temperatures rise, may everyone take care and stay healthy. We are reminded to take care of our physical health, mental health, and social health in order to be healthy in a wholesome way. In the midst of the fast pace of living, every once in a while, remember to pause, breathe, and smile 😀.
Event Recap
Spring Retreat
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On Apr 17 – 21, we had a five-day retreat: “The Path leading to Love and Understanding”. Together, we learned ways to take care of ourselves and preserve peace, joy, and well-being in our body and consciousness, as well as taking care of the collective body and consciousness of our family, society, and the Earth.
We had a chance listening to different Dharma talks and attended the five mindfulness training transmission ceremony on the last day of the retreat.
Sunday Day of Mindfulness & Vesak Celebration
On May 4th of the Sunday, we had Vesak Celebration, celebration of the birth of Buddha. While we bathed the baby Buddha, we were in touch with our Buddha in heart and nourished our happiness.
Every one of us has a Buddha within.
After the event, a lay member share with us this piece detailing about the event.
Street in New York City co-named as Thích Nhất Hạnh Way
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On April 11th, New York City officially co-named West 109th Street between Riverside and Broadway as “Thích Nhất Hạnh Way”.
A special ceremony honored the life and teachings of our beloved Thầy (teacher), followed by walking meditation to, and a reception and calligraphy exhibit at, Union Theological Seminary including chanting and readings.
Thích Nhất Hạnh lived at 306 West 109th Street, New York City, in the early 1960s while studying and teaching at Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University — a formative period in his life as a scholar, teacher, and activist. This street co-naming recognizes his contributions to mindfulness, peace, and social transformation worldwide.
For more information, refer to this Fb post.
Upcoming Events
Zen for Thousands
Living in a chaotic and ever-changing era—marked by wars, natural disasters, information overload, and a fast-paced lifestyle—how can we find peace and stability? This year the event is themed around “Loving-kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity.” We hope that more people will practice these four immeasurable mindsets, cultivating compassion for themselves and others, so that individuals, society, and the world can be at peace and harmony
More info can be seen in this Fb post.
- Date & time: June 7th – 8th, 10am – 5pm
- Venue: Hong Kong Chu Hai College multi-functional Gymnasium
- Registration: https://www.art-mate.net/doc/82485
Summer Retreat
Summer holidays is approaching soon. Joining a Mindful Retreat is the most precious and unique gift for the whole family especially for children and teens. In the retreat, all members of the family can explore the practice of mindfulness and learn ways to deal with their everyday circumstances in life, which we cannot learn from schools.
For details and registration, please refer to the website
- Schedule: July 16 – 20, 2025
- Venue: Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island.
Sunday Day of Mindfulness
Sunday Day of Mindfulness is led by the monastics of the Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism (AIAB) to integrate mindfulness into daily life. Every Sunday, we can enjoy the happiness of being present in the moment through a series of mindfulness activities. In addition, practicing together as a sangha is an enjoyable experience and strengthens our practice.
More details and the schedule are here. Participants are invited to register on the website.
- Schedule: every Sunday, 9:30 – 16:00
- Venue: Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island. (Here for transportation options.)
Friday Night Practices
Friday Night Practices are “lite” mindful practices in town and online. They include singing meditation, sitting meditation, walking meditation, passage reading, and dharma sharing. Through each practice after a busy week, we hope to generate collective energy that brings healing and transformation within ourselves and the community.
Practice sessions in May and June are as follow:
- May 2nd, 19:30 – 21:15 (Zoom/online – English)
- May 16th, 19:00 – 21:00 (Central – Chinese)
- June 6th, 19:30 – 21:15 (Zoom/online – English)
- June 20th, 19:00 – 21:00 (Central – Chinese)
If you are interested, please register on this event page.
Wake Up Monday Night Practices
The youthful Wake Up Group will continue to have Monday Night Practices at the Flower Market. The practices are conducted in Cantonese, and the upcoming sessions will be on:
- May 26th, 19:00 – 21:00
- June 23rd, 19:00 – 21:00
Venue: Prince Edward, Kowloon
Registration is required, and it opens one week before each session on the Wake Up HK Facebook page.
The Education University of HK Day of Mindfulness
Monthly Day of Mindfulness is co-organized by Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education & Plum Village Mindfulness Academy. The program is specifically designed to foster sustainable and practical happiness in life. Its primary focus is on nurturing the mental well-being of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, ultimately aiming to cultivate a state of peace.
Registration and more info: https://crse.eduhk.hk/page/detail/677
- Date: June 28 10am – 4:30pm
- Venue: The Education University of HK