Past Events

•  2024-11-23 10:00 - 16:00
•  The Education University of Hong Kong, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, NT. – Block B3, Quiet Room (B3-P-09A)
•  Free (donations are welcome)

Co-organized by Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education, EdUHK & Plum Village Mindfulness Academy “Day of Mindfulness” is specifically designed to foster sustainable and practical happiness in life. Its primary focus us n nurturing the mental well-being of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, ultimately aiming to cultivate a state of peace. It is hoped that this is essential in creating a favourable learning environment and bring a positive impact into the classroom. Target: All education professionals, students and parents are welcome, regardless of your religious background and teaching experience. 10:00 Walking meditation 10:45 Lecture 12:30 Mindful Lunch (Please bring your own veggie-packed lunch, e.g., sandwiches, fruits) 13:15 Rest 13:45 Total Relaxation 14:45 Group Sharing 16:00 Farewell Language：English with Cantonese translation Remarks：Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the workshop starts. Wear comfortable, loose long pants / long skirts and a shirt with sleeves, and also bring enough warm clothing. The registration window will be open two weeks prior to the event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email prior to the event. You can send an email to spiritualityedu@eduhk.hk if there is any question on registration. For enquiries, please contact us at crse@eduhk.hk. Information is cross-posted on EduHK website. Thank you very much for your continuous support to our Day of Mindfulness. We hope you will find the inner peace and enlightenment through this Mindfulness workshop, so that you can face the current and future life better.

•  2024-11-10 09:30 - 17:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Free (donations are welcome)

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.

•  2024-11-03 09:30 - 17:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Free (donations are welcome)

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.  

•  2024-10-23 15:30 - 2024-10-27 14:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  HK$2,500

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 […]

•  2024-10-20 09:30 - 17:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Lantau
•  Free (donations are welcome)

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.

•  2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00
•  中環(詳細地址於成功報名後，在報名系統中顯示）
•  免費（歡迎隨喜）

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。