Dear friends,

You are invited to attend the weekly Day of Mindfulness (DOM) at AIAB - Lotus Pond Temple, Lantau. We will also celebrate the Buddha's birthday and the one-year annivesary of the establishment of AIAB at Lotus Pond Temple.

Zen Master Nhat Hanh and the children bath the baby Buddha
during the VESAK 2011 celebration at AIAB - Lotus Pond Temple on May 8, 2011

The DOM is mainly facilitated by the monks and nuns of AIAB with with the intention to bring the pratices 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 focused 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 programme of the DOM, modified for the celebration of the Buddha's birthday is as follows:

9:30                     Walking meditation (Meet in front of the Lotus Pond Temple)
10:30                   Dharma Talk
11:30                   Incense offering and chanting
12:00                   Bathing the baby Buddha - Getting in touch with the Buddha within
13:00                   Picnic lunch
14:00                   Total relaxation
15:30                    Be-in/Tea Meditation/One-year anniversary of AIAB
17:00                    Farewell

Language: English with Cantonese Translation

How to register

Please register by emailing us aiab@pvfhk.org , if you would like to join the Day of Mindfulness or have any particular inquiries. Registering helps us to know the number of peole coming so we can prepare lunch. You are encouraged to stay for the whole day of practice. For transporatation information, please see Transportation from Tung Chung Town Center to Ngong Ping (Po Lin Monastery)

See you at the Day of Mindfulness!

Breathe and Smile,

The monks and nuns at AIAB