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.
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Embark on a journey of tranquility and cultural exploration with our meditation retreat in Vietnam. Combining breathtaking scenic wonders and rich cultural experiences, our tour offers deep meditation sessions to seek inner peace and happiness.Location: Ha Noi/ Hoi An/ Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 8 hours
Itinerary
Embark on a journey of tranquility and cultural exploration with our meditation retreat 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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08:00 - 08:45: The first lesson
Learn regulations while staying in a pagoda and how to greet Monks and Nuns when meeting them.
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08:45 - 9:10: The infinite blessing
Sutras are the Buddha’s teachings. Follow those teachings, we bring them into our life and benefit our living and cultivation.
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9:15 – 9:30: Peace in every step - Mindful breathing
Peace in every step
By practicing mindfulness and being fully present in each moment, including every breath and step, we can cultivate the ability to find peace and happiness in all of our experiences, even amidst difficult and challenging circumstances.
Mindful breathing
Through the combination of inner energy movements and mindful breathing, we can develop a healthy body and mind that strengthen our ability to meditate.
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9:35 - 09:45: The art of touching peace
Meditation is considered the practice of the philosophy of Happiness because the peace of our mind is greater than any of the pleasures of the world. Before entering into the meditation realm, we need to have a serious attitude like that of a true scientist in order to go far and acive rusultes on the long and arduous journey.
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9:50 - 10:10: Soul purification
Practicing meditation is to lead mind to peace and insight, and to keep mind away from thought and sentiment. Meditation can help practitioners destroy self and ignorance, and then attain Enlightenment.
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10:15 - 10:30: Mindful talking
Q&A
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10:35 - 10:45: The secret favour - Blessing card
The immortal eightfold gate, which was opened by Buddha, brought a lot of benefits for deities and human beings due to the appearance of Arhats.
Worshiping Arhats is the proper way to get blessing and seed “Enlightenment” later.
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10:50 - 11:00: Compassionate practicing
Releasing beings is to practice compassion and good deeds to a long life to come.
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11:15 - 12:00: Grateful meal
It refers to the practice of expressing gratitude before and after eating a meal. We cultivate a sense of appreciation and mindfulness for the food we consume and to avoid wasting it.
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14:00 - 14:30: Tea meditation
Tea meditation – mindful talking
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14:30 - 16:30: Blessing ceremony
- Blessing ceremony
- Karma Law
- Q&A
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17:00 : Life balance - Gifts
Stroll around the tranquil pagoda, take photos and say goodbye!
Good to know
- English speaking instructor
- Meals as mentioned (vegetarian food)
- Guided meditation sessions and rituals
- Practice qigong
- Buddhist robe, gifts
- Any transfers to the pagoda
- Personal fees














