Joyfully Together Retreat
@ Chin Swee Temple, Genting Highlands
27th - 30th November 2009
The Guan Yin Statue
The Giant Buddha Statue
Bro. Chan Phap Kham
Sis. Chan Hoang Nghiem
Joyfully Together Retreat 2009
More than 90 people consisting parents, children, and individuals signed up for this first ever family retreat organized by BGF. It was held up in the cool mountains, with panoramic scenery and filled with calm and serenity.
Most of the participants drove up and the program started with an orientation by the monastics. The adults has a program consisting of Total Relaxation, Mindfulness Training, Sticks Movement exercises, Walking and sitting Meditation, and including singing sessions.
These activities are meant to train the mind and calm the mind. most people could feel the coolness and calmness of the surroundings and thus giving them an ambience for ideal practice of meditation.
This was indeed the first time for me too. I feel the ease and calm and filled with joy. as sister always mentions, joys, love and peace.
Today is the 2nd day of the retreat and we have benefited a lot from the sessions and are enjoying the surrounding environment. stay tuned for more updates and pictures.
with metta from
Genting Highlands :: AllexLIM
