"Breathe and Smile to the Present Moment"
A Mindfulness Retreat with Plum Village Monastics
From 17:00 December 1st to 17:00 December 4th, 2011
at Poh Ern Shih Temple, Singapore.
Dear friends,
We are extending a warm invitation to join us at our upcoming retreat jointly organized by Poh Ern Shih and Joyful Garden Sangha in Singapore. This year, we are fortunate to have a Plum Village Delegation headed by Venerable Thich Chan Phap Kham, Head of the Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism, Hong Kong (AIAB) to conduct the retreat. Together with him are five other venerables from AIAB, who will also offer guidance to us.
Living in a fast-paced society like ours, we tend to forget many wonderful things in life that are available in the present moment, in and around us, such as a healthy heart, a blooming flower, or the innocent smile of a child. The retreat is a chance for us to slow ourselves down. We will enjoy the presence of our friends and fellow practitioners, who will also take time off from busy daily routines to slow down, enjoy a walk, and be there for the present moment, for the preciousness and the miracles of life.
Together we will practice breathing, sitting, and walking mindfully in order to get in touch with the present moment and its many wonders: a leisure walk, a playful song of the birds, or a cup of tea with our friends can be great source of joy and happiness that we can cultivate in our daily lives...
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Retreat Venue: Poh Ern Shih, the 1st ecologically "green" temple in Singapore is situated near Pasir Panjang.
Transportation: You are invited to take public transport to Poh Ern Shih. We appreciate your cooperation. The nearest MRT station is Pasir Panjang (CC26) on the Circle Line. Available buses: 10, 30, 51, 143, 175, 176, 188, and 200.
Retreat Contribution: S$140. Includes full-board, vegetarian meals, usage of facilities and compulsory overnight insurance. Kindly note that we are operating the event at cost.
Registration Confirmation - Once you have successfully registered for the retreat, you will receive a confirmation email with further details. The retreat contribution, once paid, is not refundable. In the event that you cannot attend the retreat, you can nominate a friend to take your place. Upon payment, you are requested to agree to the above no refund precondition.
*** Due to the limited facilities and capacity for the retreat, early registration is appreciated. Please apply and pay before November 27th.
The tentative Retreat program is as follows:
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How to Register - Choose one of the following options:
1. Print and complete the registration form and hand in at Poh Ern Shih.
2. Print and complete the registration form and mail to Poh Ern Shih.
How to Submit Retreat Contribution - Choose one of the following options:
1. Pay cash at Poh Ern Shih.
2. Mail a cheque to Poh Ern Shih (see CHEQUE PAYMENT below).
3. Bank transfer (see BANK TRANSFER below).
*** Registrations are not final until we receive your retreat contribution. Please submit your retreat contribution within three days of your registration.
CHEQUE PAYMENT - Please write a cheque payable to "POH ERN SHIH" and write your full name on the back of the cheque. For group registration, one cheque can be submitted for all the participants. Please mail the completed registration forms/printed confirmation pages for all persons. Please mail cheque, along with your completed registration form/printed confirmation page to:
"Breathe and Smile to the Present Moment" Mindfulness Retreat
c/o Connie Lee. Address: Poh Ern Shih, 9 Chwee Chian Road, Singapore 117488.
BANK TRANSFER - Please transfer the retreat contribution of $140 per participant to the POSB account below.
- Account type: POSB Savings - Account number: 056972668 - Account holder: NGUYEN TRUNG DUNG
If you are asked for your "Initials", please enter your first name & last initial (internet banking only). This will appear on Nguyen Trung Dung's bank account statement.
After transferring the funds, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the following information; this information is crucial in helping us match your payment with your registration, and to confirm your place at the retreat.
- Your full name
- Name of the bank you transferred from
- Date of transaction
- Retreat confirmation number (this can be found at the bottom of your confirmation email, if you registered online)
For group registration, kindly send us the above information for each of the participants.
For enquiries - Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We look forward to our joyful togetherness at the retreat!
A lotus to you, a Buddha to be.
Retreat Registration Team on behalf of Joyful Garden Sangha,
Daniel and Skye
