In the midst of summer’s vibrant energy, we invite you to join us for an immersive experience of mindfulness in nature, in our ‘Walking in Peace’ workshop with Ven. Ngawang Tenzin.  Set in the serene surroundings of KFBG, take time to come back to the present moment, your body, your breath and the beautiful nature surrounding you.

Starting in the late afternoon, we will immerse ourselves in stunning forest scenery. We will take time to explore some simple Qigong movement practices both calming and energising, cultivating awareness of energy flows in the body as we connect with the rhythm of our natural breath.   We will then embark on a ‘mindful hike’, exploring the trails of KFBG in contemplative silence as we make our way to the top of Kwun Yum Shan Summit.  As the sun sets, enjoy a delightful summer dinner, sharing stories and laughter with fellow participants. If you’re fortunate, the enchanting glow of fireflies will light up the evening, creating a magical atmosphere.

Step by step, join us in a transition from a busy mind to a state of calm, leaving with a renewed sense of peace. Embrace this opportunity to cultivate mindfulness and serenity in your life, carrying the forest's calm with you into your everyday experiences.

Teacher

Venerable Ngawang Tenzin (Dr Alex Anderson) Ven. Ngawang Tenzin began with an ecologist’s understanding of interdependence, but the rainforest soon led him to Buddhist meditation. Now ordained as a monk in the Sakya Tibetan tradition, he has also studied and practiced meditation under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh at Plum Village in France, at Mountain Spring near Sydney, and in Myanmar at Pa Auk Tawya. Also ordained in the Plum Village Order of Interbeing, an engaged Buddhist approach to the bodhisattva path, his practice is informed by Theravadin, Zen and Vajrayana methods of meditation and mindfulness, as well as Hatha yoga, Deep Ecology and his deep love of wild places. He currently lives in Australia, on Gumbaynggirr country on the Dorrigo Plateau, where he has a project to co-create community space for meditation, forest restoration and nature connection: http://www.gaiaforest.org. Check out our previous KEP 2025 online talk with Ven. Ngawang Tenzin for more details about him.

Date 
15  July 2025 (Tuesday)

Time
3:00pm to 9:00pm

Venue
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Language
English

Target Audience
Aged 18 years and above

Capacity
20 participants

Fee
HK$680 per person 
Including admission fee, programme fee, programme materials, a vegetarian dinner and shuttle bus service to Tai Po Market MTR station after the workshop.

Notes

• Please note that this is an experiential workshop. Participants are required to participate fully in all exercises to ensure progression.
• To ensure the quality of the workshop for all participants, KFBG reserves the right to select participants for this workshop, if we feel necessary. For unsuccessful applications a full refund will be arranged by bank transfer or cheque within one month.  
• Payment is not refundable after acceptance, unless the workshop is cancelled by KFBG due to inclement weather, under-enrolment or any other reason.

Application
Click HERE to apply on or before 12 July 2025.

Enquiry
Contact Ms Holly Ho at 2483 7111 / Ms Joanna Li at 2483 7112 during office hours or email to holly.ho@kfbg.org.

Related Links

• Kadoorie Earth Programme (KEP) is an initiative co-created by KFBG and its network of collaborators and volunteers. By integrating the various strands of KFBG’s nature conservation, sustainable living and holistic education programmes, it provides life-transforming learning experiences that reconnect people with themselves, each other and the rest of nature and enable them to cultivate resilience in the face of global challenges.

• Nature Art Programmes: Immerse yourself in silent contemplation of nature. Deepen your awareness of beauty and connect with nature through art. KFBG organises a variety of art workshops including Zentangle drawing, sketching and wood art, and exhibitions to guide participants, with or without artistic background, to create nature art.

• Nature Education Programmes: Become animal detectives and explore the mysteries of wild animals. Use different senses to discover the beauty of plants. Learn about the significance of forest, trees and even soils through field visits, experiments and woodwork, to reconnect with nature.

• Group Guided Tours: Led by trained environmental interpreters, the content includes experiential and hands-on activities. We encourage a passion for nature, conservation and ecology by nurturing an appreciation of the natural world.
  
  
• Corporate Programmes: Our Holistic Education Department staff can design either half-day or full-day nature education and art programmes for  corporate staff or their family members based on specific needs. Leveraging the unique natural landscape and cultural ambiance of Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, our activities may include guided tours, farm-to-table experiences, nature-based workshops, talks and art activities, aiming to promote understanding and practice of sustainable living for organisations.