I had a wonderful experience at this temple by joining their five-day meditation camp. Participants came from all over the world, and the camp was conducted in English. Instant translation in Cantonese and Mandarin was also available—an expression of their truly inclusive spirit.

We practiced various forms of meditation: sitting, walking, working, listening to the bell, and mindful eating, among others. It was a precious opportunity to recharge and reconnect my mind and body.

To my...

One of the lesser known attractions at Ngong Ping is the Lotus Pond Temple found a couple hundred metres down Ling Ping Drive. Today, the Lotus Pond Temple is also home of the Asian Institute of Applied Buddhism.

This is a two-storey temple build in the early 1990s. It is fronted by a small manmade pool with lotus plants and two large stone staircases up to the second level. There is a small hall on the ground floor with gilded shrine and deity statues. The upper hall has a larger figure...

A beautiful monastery in Lantau. Plum Village, manifested by zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, welcomes everyone on Sundays to observe a day of mindfulness. Practice mindfulness through walking, meditation, eating, deep relaxation, and while listening to teachers as they share life lessons.

I enjoyed how peaceful the environment is as well as the warmth of the monastics as I visited for the first time. If you're looking for a place to experience peace and tranquility, here is a perfect place to...