Past Events

•  2023-04-06 15:00 - 2023-04-10 14:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau
•  HKD2,000

The retreat spaces are fully occupied. You can register for the “Waiting List” by pressing “Register Here”. You are invited to attend the annual Spring retreat held at AIAB – Lotus Pond Temple. The theme of this retreat is Pure Land in the Here and Now, which helps to realize peace and happiness in the here and now, in any moment and any place that we are in. Here is Pure Land, the Pure Land is here. I smile in mindfulness And dwell in the present moment. The Buddha is seen in an autumn leaf, The Dharma in a floating cloud. The Sangha body is everywhere. My true home is right here. Breathing in, flowers are blooming, Breathing out, I am aware that Bamboo is swaying, my mind is clear And I enjoy every moment. In this retreat, we will have the chance to learn the Discourse on the Land of Great Happiness (The Pureland Sutra, Sukhavati-Vyuha Sutra,Taisho Revised Tripitaka 366*), and see how we can realize the pure land in the here and now.  We will practice mindfulness as a way of life, where everything we do like breathing, walking, eating, smiling …. is an act of mindfulness. We will enjoy the beautiful sky, the trees, the walking path, the flowers around us. We will listen to dharma talks and participated in dharma sharing on how to live fully in the present moments and to cultivate togetherness, making our presence a precious gift to ourselves and others. The tentative schedule is as follows: Date/Time Apr 06 Thur. Apr 07 Fri Apr 08 Sat. Apr 09 Sun. Apr 10 Mon. 5:15   Wake Up 6:00   Sitting & Slow Walking & Reading Discourse Outdoor walking, sitting & breakfast 7:00   10 Mindful Movements & Walking Meditation 8:00   Breakfast 9:15   Working Meditation Working Meditation 10:30 Dharma Talk Questions & Answers 12:30 Lunch Lunch 14:00 15:00 – 17:30 Registration Check-In […]

•  2023-04-02 09:30 - 17:00
•  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 – 1st to 3rd week Q&A – 4th week 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Total Relaxation 14:30 1st week  – 5 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 2nd week – Dharma Discussion / separate activities for Wake Up Group (footnote 1) 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. Registration will help the monastic to prepare lunch and other activities.  There is no separate email sent as confirmation. Language: English with Cantonese Translation You are encouraged to stay for the whole day to practice and nourish your body and mind. The temperature at Ngong Ping is lower than town, please wear / bring warmth clothes with you, especially for practicing Total Relaxation in the afternoon. Should you have any question, please email to aiab@pvfhk.org. Footnote: Wake Up Group welcomes aged 18 – 35 young people. Separate activities will be led by the monastic.

•  2023-03-26 09:30 - 16:30
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau
•  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 – 1st to 3rd week Q&A – 4th week 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Total Relaxation 14:30 1st week  – 5 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 2nd week – Dharma Discussion / separate activities for Wake Up Group (footnote 1) 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. Registration will help the monastic to prepare lunch and other activities.  There is no separate email sent as confirmation. Language: English with Cantonese Translation You are encouraged to stay for the whole day to practice and nourish your body and mind. The temperature at Ngong Ping is lower than town, please wear / bring warmth clothes with you, especially for practicing Total Relaxation in the afternoon. Should you have any question, please email to aiab@pvfhk.org. Footnote: Wake Up Group welcomes aged 18 – 35 young people. A separate activities will be led by the monastic.

•  2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00
•  via zoom
•  free

Day of Mindfulness (DOM) Co-organized by Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education, EUHK   &   Plum Village Mindfulness Academy Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village community recognize the importance of creating sustainable and lasting programs in schools that maintain the happiness and well-being of teachers, administrators, students and parents. We care about your personal well-being and happiness, and believe that this is essential in creating a favourable learning environment. In our extensive work with educators around the world, we have seen that when the teacher is personally supported by mindfulness practice, the positive impact is naturally transmitted into the classroom. Target: all education professionals, students and parents are welcome, regardless of your religious background and teaching experience  Language: English with Cantonese translation Enrollment: https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NszngA9ESginbg (Deadline for enrolment: Noon of 22 March 2023) The confirmation email with Zoom link will be sent in the afternoon of 23 March 2023 Thank you very much for your continuous support to our Day of Mindfulness. Hope you are able to find the inner peace and enlightenment through this online Mindfulness workshop so that you can face the future life better. For enquiries, please feel free to email us at spiritualityedu@eduhk.hk or aiab@pvfhk.org.   Due to the COVID-19, the face-to-face program is temporarily changed to an online program. Please stay tuned to our latest announcements for updates.

•  2023-03-19 09:30 - 17:00

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 – 1st to 3rd week Q&A – 4th week 12:30 Lunch 13:30 Total Relaxation 14:30 1st week  – 5 Mindfulness Trainings Recitation Ceremony & Dharma Discussion 2nd week – Dharma Discussion / separate activities for Wake Up Group (footnote 1) 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. Registration will help the monastic to prepare lunch and other activities.  There is no separate email sent as confirmation. Language: English with Cantonese Translation Venue： Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island Fee:  Free You are encouraged to stay for the whole day to practice and nourish your body and mind. The temperature at Ngong Ping is lower than town, please wear / bring warmth clothes with you, especially for practicing Total Relaxation in the afternoon. Should you have any question, please email to aiab@pvfhk.org. Footnote: Wake Up Group welcomes aged 18 – 35 young people. A separate activities will be led by the monastic.

•  2023-03-17 19:00 - 21:00
•  中環
•  費用全免

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，也是以粵語為語言溝通。我們有機會與社區的其他同修一起練習正念。 以此我們可產生強大的集體能量，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時開放，直至星期四黃昏六時或額滿即止。 地點：中環 費用：全免 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。