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
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.
Friday Night Practices
Friday Night Practice is a “lite” mindful practice in town. We will have singing meditation, sitting meditation, walking meditation, passage reading, and dharma sharing. Through the evening practice we will generate a collective energy that bring healing and transformation in ourselves and the world within the community after a busy week.
Due to the Educator Retreat, we will only have one practice session in August:
- August 16th, 19:00 – 21:00 (Central – Chinese)
- Registration will be open on our website starting from Aug 12th.
Monday Night Practices
We are excited to invite you for the upcoming MNP (Monday Night Practice) events at the Flower Market. The practice event is conducted in Cantonese and open to participants of all levels and offers a wonderful opportunity for you to engage in meditation and explore teachings from Plum Village.
- Date & Time: Aug 26th, 19:00 – 21:00
- Venue: Room B 1/F, Cambo House, 184 Prince Edward Road West, Prince Edward
Registration is required. The registration will be open one week prior in Wake Up HK Fb page.