每月第三個星期五在中環舉行「星期五晚共修@中環」，是在市內「輕型」實體版修習活動，以粵語溝通為主。我們有機會與社區的其他同修一起練習正念，並由資深在家眾修習朋友一同分享。 我們在集體修習中，可產生強大的能量，在忙碌的一周之後，為我們自己和世界帶來療癒和轉化。 參加共修不需要任何經驗和費用，建議穿著寬鬆舒適的衣服，亦希望大家能預早 10 分鐘到達，好讓能夠讓身心平靜下來。星期五晚共修@中環必須報名。報名連續會在該活動的星期一晚上十一時開放，直至星期四黃昏六時或額滿即止。 地點：中環 （詳細地址會在成功報名後，在Google link 最後一頁顯示） 當你填妥表格後，按下「提交」或 submit 後，請留意系統發出的確認信息。內含地址。我們不再另發電郵確認。如果您有任何問題，請發送電子郵件至 rainofcompassion.pvhk@gmail.com。 我們期待在周五晚上的練習中與您一起練習。
Book reading in these two months: Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child. Friday Night Practice is a “lite” mindful practice in town. Every two weeks there is Friday Night Practice, we have a chance to practice Mindfulness together with others in the community. We can generate a powerful collective energy that can bring healing and transformation in ourselves and the world with the community after a busy week. In Sep and Oct, we will be reading on “Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child” based on Dharma talks by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and insights from participants in retreats for healing the inner child, this book is a contribution to the growing trend of using Buddhist practices to encourage mental health and wellness. Reconciliation focuses on the theme of mindful awareness of our emotions and healing our relationships, as well as meditations and exercises to acknowledge and transform the hurt that many of us experienced as children. You are welcome to join us 🙏 Date Time (UTC +8) Location Language 2024 Sep 6th 19:30 – 21:15 Online (Zoom) English 2024 Sep 20th 19:00 – 21:00 Central Cantonese 2024 Oct 4th 19:30 – 21:15 Online (Zoom) English 2024 Oct 18th 19:30 – 21:15 Central Cantonese Joining the practice is free and require no previous experience. For practices online the zoom link will be provided upon successful registration. Please join 5 minutes earlier to settle ourselves down in silence. Registration here is only for online practices. The registration to Central will be open on Monday of that week. Please visit this page again by then.
Information of the activity 1st week: 5 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony 2nd week: separate activities for Wake Up Group (youth aged 18 to 35)) 3rd week: 14 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony 4th week: Q&A / Children Program Registration link will be open on Monday night approximately 11:00 pm and ended on Friday evening 18:00, or the capacity are fully occupied.
The theme of the retreat is Coping with Loneliness. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Loneliness belongs to the social well-being aspect of health. Physical, mental and social wellbeing inter-are with each other. Illness in one aspect affect other aspects. Loneliness happens to people of all ages and social groups. It often refers to having no one to talk to, to share, to lean on in times of need. It is also a mental state, as in “feeling lonely”. Loneliness is different from being alone. One can be alone but not feeling lonely, but one living with others (like spouses, siblings, friends) can feel lonely. It seems like there is no one that understand us. Loneliness increases the chance of heart disease and mental disorders like fear, anxiety and depression. Learning how to connect with ourselves, to understand ourselves is a way of coping with loneliness. The famous friendship of Bo Ya (伯牙) and Zhong Ziqi (鍾子期) illustrated how important it is to have bosom friends who understand us (note 1) .We often looking for that bosom friend outside of ourselves, but the dearest friend, the soulmate who understands us is no other than ourselves (知音). Living in the present moment, being aware of our body, feelings, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness is essential in the process of getting to know ourselves, as taught in the “Discourse of Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone” (note 2) . Knowing ourselves will help us to know others, to connect to others so we can have a healthy social wellbeing. The sangha practice walking meditation in Ngong Ping In this retreat, we will have the chance to learn teachings and practices of mindfulness, to cultivate peace and happiness, inspiration and insight, which already existing in us. We will practice mindfulness as a way […]
每年約十一月期間，香港梅村會在台灣舉辧禪修活動。今年除了香港法師，我們亦請到泰國及越南中心的法師參加，我們一行十一位，包括泰國梅村資深的佛法老師法念法師，是一行禪師最早期的弟子，曾擔任禪師的侍者長達10多年，我們常常聽到梅村的「叩鐘偈」便是由法念法師主唱，在youtube的點擊率高達240萬次，而泰國梅村更是目前梅村亞洲最大的僧團，常駐出家眾有數百位。 香港梅村的法鐘法師，是第一批常駐於香港的法師，從當時只有在尖沙咀一個不到20坪的修習空間，深耕10多年，至今香港梅村每年修習的人次數千人，法鍾法師更是現任香港梅村的主持 除了本土台灣朋友參加外，今年我們亦希望邀請其他東南亞國家的朋友參加 這是台灣11，12月禪修營的資訊，歡迎大家參加及推介給朋友 真正的幸福–邁向內在和平 11/24台北公開講座，報名：https://www.accupass.com/event/2408291619191809075174 ⚘️覺醒之道 (Path of awakening) 11/28-12/2宜蘭礁溪五日禪，報名：https://www.accupass.com/event/2408040059231673737890 ⚘️真愛帶來療癒 (True Love Heals) 12/7-12/10高雄四日禪，報名：https://www.accupass.com/go/pvretreat2024kh 台灣禪營小組聯絡方式 電子信箱：pvtreats@gmail.com Line@帳號https://https://lin.ee/VyuGMDE
This summer has been eventful. We are grateful to have retreats and ceremonies to allow us to stay mindful and gain insights on inner peace and the upcoming challenges together. When we are about to welcome September, let us pause and ponder to get ourselves prepared for another new academic year as well as the remaining months of 2024. Past Event Recap Educators Retreat 2024 With the theme “The Way Out is In”, Educators Retreat 2024 was conducted from July 31 to August 4 for participants in the field of teaching and training. The Retreat brought us together to revisit the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and guide us to look deeply into our body, feelings, emotions and thoughts for untangling the challenges ahead. Through indoor and outdoor meditations, Dharma talks, group-sharing, exercises, and activities, the Retreat led us to regain peace and happiness within ourselves while embracing the tranquil ambience and the beautiful nature around Lotus Pond Temple. Rose Festival (Sunday Day of Mindfulness) The Rose Ceremony began in Plum Village by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. This is the tradition of wearing roses to remember the kindness and love of our parents and expressing our gratitude to them. Every year, as part of the Plum Village tradition, we celebrate the Rose Ceremony together with the Ullambana Festival, which is an occasion to commemorate Venerable Maudgalyayana for his expression of filial love – rescuing his Mother from the Hell realm, and to honor our ancestors. This year, we organized the Rose Ceremony on August 18 to reflect on and appreciate the good seeds nurtured by our parents. Families and individuals got together to practice meditation and enjoyed a picnic lunch. Please click below to enjoy videos that are parts of the singing mediation in the Ceremony. Pavarana Ceremony (Rain Retreat Closing Ceremony) To mark the conclusion of the 3-month Rain Retreat, we had Pavarana Ceremony on August […]
New sharing from sangha (Chinese only) 教育工作者禪修營-後記 （再次遇上老師）
The hot summer in Hong Kong is showing us its full strength, with the Observatory issuing Very Hot Weather Warning in consecutive days. Meanwhile, numerous floods had occurred on the mainland, reminding us of global climate change due to human activities and prompting us to take good care of Mother Earth. While practicing mindfulness, let us also be more conscious of the effect of our activities and consumption on the environment and empathize with those who still need to work under the sun these days. Past Event Recap 2024 Summer Retreat AIAB Summer Retreat was held from July 17th to 24th. We had over sixty participants coming over to Lotus Pond Temple. We have a chance to get close to the nature while quieting down ourselves, look deeply within us, and cultivate mindfulness, stability, and insight. — Be there for each other, Listen to each other Upcoming Events Educator Retreat 2024 Educator Retreat will be held from July 31st to August 4th. The theme this time is The Way Out Is In. This retreat is open to those who are involved in teaching and training, including teachers, school counsellors, trainers and staff of formal or informal educational and trainings organizations. Theme: The Way Out is In Venue: Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping Date & Time: Jul 31 (Wed) 16:00 – Aug 04 (Sun) 14:00 Details & Registration Here Sunday Day of Mindfulness Sunday Day of Mindfulness is led by AIAB monastics to integrate mindfulness into daily life. Every Sunday, through a series of mindfulness practice activities, we can enjoy the happiness of being present in the moment. In addition, practicing together as a sangha is an enjoyable experience and strengthens our practice. More details and the schedule are here. Participants please register on the website. Schedule: Every Sunday 9:30 – 16:00 (except on Aug 4th due to the retreat event) Venue: Lantau Island, Lotus Pond Temple. See here for transportation options. […]
It is summer season now in Hong Kong, with its blend of intermittent rain and frequent sunshine. While this is a good time for outdoor activity, remember to keep yourself hydrated and protected from the sun. May you and your family have a calm and joyful heart during the summer time.
Here is the schedule for 2024 2nd Half Day of Mindfulness: Jun-22 Aug-24 Sep-28 Nov-23