Day of Mindfulness

•  2023-05-28 10:00 - 15:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Free

The annual 3-month monastic summer rain retreat at AIAB, will be started on Sunday May 28, 2023 to August 27, 2023. To mark the opening of the Rain Retreat, Sunday Day of Mindfulness will be adjusted as follows: 10:00 Walking Meditation 11:00 Face to Face Peaceful Dwelling Ceremony 12:30 Lunch 13:45 Total Relaxation 15:00 Tea Meditation / Farewell You are welcome to join us for the Day of Mindfulness and for the opening of the rain retreat. Please note that there is no Introduction for New Friends session.  If you are first time to join us, please enjoy your breathing and smile, and follow the flow. Registration Link Opening Date and Time : May 22, 2023 1800  to  May 25, 2023  1800.  

•  2023-05-21 10:00 - 12:00
•  Lotus Pond Temple, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island
•  Free

Asian Institute of Apply Buddhism / Plum Village Hong Kong is celebrating Vesak, the Buddha’s birthday on May 21, 2023. You are welcome to join us with your family and friends. The schedule is as follows: 10：00 Walking Meditation 10：45 Dharma Talk 11：30 Bathing the baby Buddha – Getting in touch with the Buddha within Picnic Lunch and Farewell Language: English with Cantonese Translation Please register with the linkage provided.  This will help us to prepare lunch. Registration will be open from : May 10, 2023 1800   to   May 18, 2023 1800  

•  2023-05-14 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 – 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.  

•  2023-05-07 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.  

•  2023-06-24 10:00 - 16:30
•  The Educational University, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, NT.  – Block B3, Quiet Room (B3-P-09A)
•  Free

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.  We 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 Date: May 27, 2023  (mode: one line) Jun 24, 2023 (mode: to be advised) Nov 25, 2023 (mode : to be advised) Tentative Program for one line : 1000 – 1200 noon Tentative Program for face-to-face practice 1000 Walking meditation 1045 Lecture 1230 Mindful Lunch (Please bring your own veggie-packed lunch) 1315 Rest 1345 Total Relaxation 1445 Group sharing 1600 Farewell Registration:    The registration window will be open two weeks prior the event in www.eduhk.hk/crse. Plum Village Hong Kong will also released in our website under “Events” column. After registered, you will receive a confirmation email on Wednesday prior to the event. You can send email to spiritualityedu@eduhk.hk if there is any question on registration. This program is co-organized by Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education, EUHK (www.eduhk.hk/crse) & Plum Village Mindfulness Academy

•  2023-04-30 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.