Apr 4, 2025
Kaan - I had a fantastic experience meditating at Yên Tử with a guide from Hanoi. The entire trip was well-organized, and the guide was knowledgeable, kind, and deeply passionate about the spiritual and historical significance of Yên Tử.
The meditation sessions were peaceful and truly rejuvenating, set against the stunning backdrop of the mountains. It was the perfect place to disconnect from the noise of daily life and find inner peace. The food provided was also delicious and thoughtfully prepared, adding to the overall experience.
I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a meaningful and relaxing escape. I loved every moment of it!
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Mar 30, 2025
GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR MEDITATION - We did full day meditation retreat with beloved tour guide.
It was wonderful experience for meditation.Great balance to slow down. Buddha teaching is worth learning.
Highly recommend.
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Mar 28, 2025
3 day meditation retreat in Yen Tu - The time here was very insightful and intensive, in a positive way. You will learn about Buddhism, meditation, and Qi Gong. The food and the accommodation are very nice. Just the laundry service is exceptionally expensive. Especially, the very nice guide/mentor make this a definite recommendation!
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Mar 22, 2025
Very insightful day - great introduction to Buddhist teachings - I just attended the one-day session, and I want to warmly thank Hung, who was absolutely wonderful throughout the day. He answered all my many questions with great kindness and clarity!
There were no other participants today, so I had the chance to receive one-to-one teaching with Hung. Before arriving, I was a bit apprehensive about being alone since I wasn’t familiar with the format, but from the very beginning, Hung made me feel completely at ease, and the time just flew by!
We alternated between practical exercises (meditation, mindful walking, qi gong...) and more theoretical discussions about Buddhist beliefs, rituals, and symbols. As a Catholic, I joined purely out of cultural and intellectual curiosity, wanting to learn more about Buddhist beliefs and gain a deeper understanding of the country I’m visiting. We also had some very interesting and enriching conversations about the differences between our two religions.
The vegetarian lunch was generous and delicious. A great experience that I highly recommend—whether you’re on a personal spiritual journey or simply curious about the culture!
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Mar 21, 2025
EXCELLENT TOUR FOR MEDITATION RETREAT - I had a wonderful experience at pagoda.
Everything was organized very smoothly. Starting a peaceful day by chanting sutra, I understood more about teaching of Buddha, then time to learn and practice meditation, walking in meditation, qigong, karma law.
That was a fantastic tour ever for me in Vietnam generally.
Highly recommended you guys to do it.
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Mar 14, 2025
Great Experience! - Thank you Hung and Hieu for your passionate introduction into Buddhism and Meditation.
It is a great way to learn about how real vietnamese Buddhists practice.
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Mar 12, 2025
Passionate Teachings & Wonderful Insight - What an experience... We joined Hung and Hieu for the Peace In Every Step meditation day and had a fantastic day.
We met at Dia Tang Phi Lai (1.5 hours south of Ha Noi) and were greeted by our guides, who helped us store our luggage safely as we were traveling to Ha Noi.
Hung gave a detailed background to the Buddha as we explored the beautiful pagoda. We had time to chant sutra and prayer, meditate, and learn some basic qigong.
Hieu was so friendly and so so passionate about sharing Buddhism with us. She really made the day special.
I would recommend this day tour to anyone interested in learning more about Buddhism and meditation. It's a lovely day away from the busy city in a gorgeous pagoda off the tourist track.
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Feb 6, 2025
A beautiful and interesting experience to the introduction of Buddhist teachings and mediation practices - Had such a lovely time with Hung and Hieng on this retreat. As someone who has practiced mindfulness and meditation as an individual, I was keen to be introduced to Buddhist practices and mediation methods. Mr Hung expertly and easily spoke about the history of the Buddha, karmic practices, Buddhist core values and also partook in chanting and mediation. This is a great workshop for the introduction to Buddhism and mediation. Id recommend to all interested in these topics, it was beautiful and made me feel connected to the culture in Vietnam during my visit.
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Dec 30, 2024
Meditation Retreat in Hanoi - I have booked one day meditation retreat and it was such a wonderful experience at the Pagoda!!
I have met such a kind hearted and warm buddhist students (Hieu, Ngoc and Hung) who guided us through the day with various activities. Lunch was at one very cosy vegan place with amazing salads and Pho!
I learned about the buddha, history, meditation techniques and wisdom on how to lead very meaningful life.
This is highly recommended tour if you want to have a great learning day at Hanoi!!
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Dec 29, 2024
A Must-Do Experience - I am incredibly grateful for this enriching experience and for the kindness and patience of Mr. Huang, who went above and beyond to answer all my questions thoughtfully.
Through this journey, l've gained a deeper understanding of meditation and the practice of mindfulness-whether through meditating, mindful walking, or something as simple as drinking tea. These practices have not only taught me the value of being present but also how to incorporate mindfulness into daily life, which is especially important and beneficial in today's fast-paced world.
Additionally, this experience gave me valuable insight into the cultural significance of mindfulness in Vietnam. It's a profound aspect of the country's heritage, and I believe engaging in such practices is essential for anyone wanting to truly connect with and understand the spirit of Vietnam.
I would highly recommend this as a must-do activity for anyone visiting the country! Thank you!
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