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.
Serene Insightful Odyssey
We’re lucky to be Buddhas disciples and to practic his meditation method. By practicing meditation, you can live a life of peace, love, kindness, and devotion that may inspire others to love meditationLocation: Vung Tau - Ho Chi Minh city
Duration: 2days/1night
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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Day 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – VUNG TAU – PHAT QUANG PAGODA (L, D)
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and retreat to a tranquil pagoda, where you can savor peaceful moments and experience the serenity of monastic life.
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7:30 - 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: PHAT QUANG PAGODA – HO CHI MINH CITY (B, L)
Enjoy every moment in a place vastly different from the outside world, where you will find true happiness.
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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: Grateful meal
Vegetarian lunch.
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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.