Buddha attained supreme enlightenment through meditation and then spent His whole life converting sentient beings. The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Sutra teaches a method of meditation to gain no-self, and to enter Nirvana.
Enlightening Mindful Odyssey
Embark on a journey of tranquility and cultural exploration with our meditation retreats in Vietnam. Combining breathtaking scenic wonders and rich cultural experiences, our tour offers deep meditation sessions to seek inner peace and happiness.Location: Vung Tau - Ho Chi Minh city
Duration: 3days/2nights
Itinerary
Embark on a journey of tranquility and cultural exploration with our meditation retreats in Vietnam. Combining breathtaking scenic wonders and rich cultural experiences, our tour offers deep meditation sessions to seek inner peace and happiness.
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Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – VUNG TAU – PHAT QUANG PAGODA (L, D)
HO CHI MINH CITY – VUNG TAU – PHAT QUANG PAGODA (L, D)
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8:00 - 10:30: Enlightened Home
Thien Ton Phat Quang Pagoda, a spiritual sanctuary to which tens of thousands of people all over the world have returned.
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11:00 - 11:30: Grateful meal
Vegetarian lunch
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14:00 - 15:00: Enlightening mindful Odyssey
Meditation session
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15:00 - 16:50: Countless blessing
Learning to make cakes/tea/tofu
Painting on fabric
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17:00 - 18:15: Grateful meal
Vegetarian dinner
Washing the dishes
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18:30 - 19.00: Golden lessons
Chanting
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19.00 - 19.50: Mindful journey
Reading books
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20:00-21.30: Wholesome seed
Prostration to Buddha
Meditation
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Day 2: THIEN TON PHAT QUANG PAGODA (B, L, D)
THIEN TON PHAT QUANG PAGODA (B, L, D)
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4:00 - 6.00: Awakened sound
Great Bell – Meditation
Chanting
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6:10 - 6:50: Miracle breath
Qigong/ Martial art
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7:00 - 7:20: Breakfast
Breakfast
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7:30 - 10:30: Bodhi mind
Doing chores – making cakes/tofu/tea, painting, picking vegetables..
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11:00 - 11:30: Grateful meal
Vegetarian lunch.
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14:00 - 15:00: Enlightening mindful Odyssey
Meditation session
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15:00 - 16:50: Countless blessing
Learning to make cakes/tea/tofu
Painting on fabric
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17:00 - 18:15: Grateful meal
Vegetarian dinner
Washing the dishes
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18:30 - 19:00: Golden lessons
Chanting
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19.00 - 19.50: Mindful journey
Reading books
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20:00 - 21.30: Enlightened seed
Prostration to Buddha
Meditation
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Day 3: THIEN TON PHAT QUANG PAGODA – HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
THIEN TON PHAT QUANG PAGODA – HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
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4:00 - 6.00: Awakened sound
Great Bell – Meditation
Chanting
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6:10 - 6:50: Miracle breath
Qigong/ Martial art
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7:00 - 7:20: Breakfast
Breakfast
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7:30 - 10.30: Bodhi mind
Doing chores – making tea, painting, picking vegetables
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11:00 - 11:30: Greatful meal
Vegetarian food
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12:00: Back to Ho Chi Minh City
End of the trip
Good to know
- Accommodation at the pagoda (in Vung Tau)
- Meals as mentioned (vegetarian food)
- Guided meditation sessions and rituals
- Practice qigong/ martial arts
- Any transfers to the pagoda
- Personal fees
Please inquire with your sales consultant for the cheat sheet that will help familiarize you with your new location.
Please consult your sales consultant for helpful tips prior to your departure.