Past Events

•  2022-09-11 09:30 - 16:30
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Free

The Day of Mindfulness (DOM) is mainly facilitated by the monks and nuns of AIAB with the intention to bring the practices of Buddhism into daily life. It is a day for us to experience the happiness of the present moment simply by having a series of mindfulness practice activities. The mindfulness practice will help us to become more focus and attentive in our daily life. Practicing together is indeed very happy and enjoyable! The DOM is free-of-charge and welcomes all, regardless of your religious background and experiences. The program of the DOM is temporary adjusted to as follows: Time Program 09:30 Orientation for new friends 10:00 Walking Meditation 11:00 Dharma Talk 12:30 Lunch (footnote 1) 14:30 1st week  – 5 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 2nd week – Dharma Discussion / separate activities for Wake Up Group (footnote 2) 3rd week – 14 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 4th week – Q&A / Children Program & Dharma Discussion   We will open the space for 80 friends to join the DOM on first-come-first serve basis. Registration window will be open on every Monday 22:00 until Friday 22:00, or seats are fully occupied. Language: English with Cantonese Translation You are encouraged to stay for the whole day to practice and nourish your body and mind. Should you have any question, please email to aiab@pvfhk.org. We look forward to practice with you. Breathe & Smile, AIAB monastic   Footnote: With HK Government’s guidelines, we cannot offer lunch. Please enjoy vegetarian lunch in nearby Ngong Ping restaurants. Wake Up Group welcomes aged 18 – 35 young people. A separate activities will be led by the monastic.

•  2022-08-28 09:30 - 12:30
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  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 9:30 Orientation for new friends 10:00 Walking Meditation 10:45 Dharma Talk 11:30 Pavarana Ceremony (Rain Retreat Closing Ceremony) 12:30 End We are looking forward to your presence and practising together on this special occasion! Breathe and Smile, Plum Village Monks and Nuns at AIAB

•  2022-08-26 19:30 - 21:15
•  Online (Zoom)
•  free

We are facing serious crisis of ecological destruction, rising inequality, social injustice and the lasting impacts of the pandemic. To face these challenges, we need to find ways to strengthen our clarity, compassion and courage to act. Mindfulness and the insights of Zen Meditation can give us the strength and clarity we need to help create a regenerative world that all lives are respected. In the coming 4 Friday Nights, we will be practicing together and reading Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s latest book ‘Zen and The Art Of Saving The Planet’. Please join us and practice in a way that bring healing and harmony to ourselves and our planet. Dates Date Language 2022 July 8th English 2022 July 22nd Cantonese 2022 Aug 12th English 2022 Aug 26th Cantonese Time: 19:30 – 21:15 (UTC +8) Format: Zoom (zoom link will be sent upon event registration) Please join 5 minutes earlier to settle down ourselves in silence. Event Poster

•  2022-08-21 09:30 - 16:30
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Free

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 21, 2022. 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 is as follow.  (Will confirm later) 09:30 Orientation for New Friends 10:00 Walking Meditation 10:45 Dharma Talk 11:30 Rose Festival 12:30 Lunch 15:00 Bi-In / Dharma Sharing We look forward seeing you that day.   A lotus for you, AIAB Monastics

•  2022-08-14 09:30 - 16:30
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Free

The Day of Mindfulness (DOM) is mainly facilitated by the monks and nuns of AIAB with the intention to bring the practices of Buddhism into daily life. It is a day for us to experience the happiness of the present moment simply by having a series of mindfulness practice activities. The mindfulness practice will help us to become more focus and attentive in our daily life. Practicing together is indeed very happy and enjoyable! The DOM is free-of-charge and welcomes all, regardless of your religious background and experiences. The program of the DOM is temporary adjusted to as follows: Time Program 09:30 Orientation for new friends 10:00 Walking Meditation 11:00 Dharma Talk 12:30 Lunch (footnote 1) 14:30 1st week  – 5 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 2nd week – Dharma Discussion / separate activities for Wake Up Group (footnote 2) 3rd week – 14 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 4th week – Q&A / Children Program & Dharma Discussion   We will open the space for 80 friends to join the DOM on first-come-first serve basis. Registration window will be open on every Monday 22:00 until Friday 22:00, or seats are fully occupied. Language: English with Cantonese Translation You are encouraged to stay for the whole day to practice and nourish your body and mind. Should you have any question, please email to aiab@pvfhk.org. We look forward to practice with you. Breathe & Smile, AIAB monastic   Footnote: With HK Government’s guidelines, we cannot offer lunch. Please enjoy vegetarian lunch in nearby Ngong Ping restaurants. Wake Up Group welcomes aged 18 – 35 young people. A separate activities will be led by the monastic.

•  2022-08-01 09:30 - 2022-08-07 16:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Free

The Day of Mindfulness (DOM) is mainly facilitated by the monks and nuns of AIAB with the intention to bring the practices of Buddhism into daily life.  It is a day for us to experience the happiness of the present moment simply by having a series of mindfulness practice activities.  The mindfulness practice will help us to become more focus and attentive in our daily life.  Practicing together is indeed very happy and enjoyable! The DOM is free-of-charge and welcomes all, regardless of your religious background and experiences. The program of the DOM is temporary adjusted to as follows: Time Program 09:30 Orientation for new friends 10:00 Walking Meditation 11:00 Dharma Talk 12:30 Lunch (footnote 1) 14:30 1st week   – 5 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 2nd week – Dharma Discussion / separate activities for Wake Up Group (footnote 2) 3rd week – 14 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 4th week – Q&A / Children Program & Dharma Discussion We will open the space for 80 friends to join the DOM on first-come-first serve basis. Registration window will be open on every Monday 22:00 until Friday 22:00, or seats are fully occupied. Language: English with Cantonese Translation You are encouraged to stay for the whole day to practice and nourish your body and mind.  Should you have any question, please email to aiab@pvfhk.org. We look forward to practice with you. Breathe & Smile, AIAB monastic   Footnote: With HK Government’s guidelines, we cannot offer lunch. Please enjoy vegetarian lunch in nearby Ngong Ping restaurants. Wake Up Group welcomes aged 18 – 35 young people. A separate activities will be led by the monastic.