Ease into Stillness: A 4 Day Meditation Retreat with Ajahn Yiu

Teacher: Ajahn Yiu

5pm Thur 22 May to 12pm Sun 25 May

Location: Yet to be announced
Cost: By Donation

Join us for a rare opportunity to deepen your meditation practice with Ajahn Yiu, a dedicated teacher in the Thai Forest Tradition and a direct disciple of the renowned Luang Por Ganha, one of Thailand’s most respected masters. From 22 to 25 May 2025, this retreat offers a chance to step away from daily distractions and immerse yourself in mindful training following the Buddhist teachings.

Rooted in the teachings of the Ānāpānasati Sutta and other Early Buddhist Texts, Ajahn Yiu’s unique Ease-In Meditation method gently guides practitioners inward, layer by layer, with minimal effort and natural awareness. This approach allows the body and mind to soften, tension to dissolve, and stillness to unfold effortlessly. Complementing this practice, the retreat also incorporates qigong (a method developed by Ajahn Yiu) and mindful engagement in daily activities, creating a balanced approach to deep relaxation and a stable foundation for insight.

A key feature of this retreat is the Dhamma chat with tea, where Ajahn Yiu offers guidance on questions in their practice and in daily life, sharing profound Dhamma insights in a relaxed and informal setting. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for deeper reflection and clarification of one’s Dhamma and meditation journey.

Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this special event offers a structured yet flexible environment to cultivate the mind and develop concentration and wisdom. The daily schedule integrates formal sitting and standing meditation, mindful movement, Dhamma reflections, and communal practice, creating an immersive space for cultivating inner peace and clarity.

Retreat Highlights:

• Guided Ease-In Meditation—a gentle and natural approach to stillness
• Qigong & mindful movement, developed by Ajahn Yiu, to harmonise body and mind
• Daily Dhamma talks & reflections, sharing wisdom from the Thai Forest Tradition
• Dhamma tea chat—a space to ask practice questions and receive deep insights
• A monastic-led environment, rooted in the teachings of Luang Por Ganha

About the Teacher: Ajahn Yiu

Ajahn Yiu is the current instructor of Hong Kong Theravada Meditation Society and has been ordained for more than 13 years.

In 2005, he completed Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at HKU. In 2011, Ajahn ordained as a Bhikkhu under the guidance of Luang Por Ganha in Thailand. In 2020 Ajahn Yiu started guiding meditation classes with the blessings of Luang Por Ganha. In 2022, Ajahn Yiu returned to Hong Kong from Thailand and was invited to be the meditation instructor for Hong Kong Theravada Meditation Society and Jing Nian Hang Limited. In 2023, he established Maggapaṭipadā Meditation Centre on Lamma Island, Hong Kong.

He is rigorous in his precepts, profound in his practical training, and well versed in the Buddhist scriptures.He is proficient in Chinese, Thai, Cantonese, and English, and knows early Buddhist texts in Pali. His research and empirical study of Buddhism is rigorous and professional. Based on his previous educational background, combined with his understanding of Buddhism, Ajahn Yiu has a unique insight into the fields of modern psychology and spiritual therapy. He is compassionate and cheerful, humorous, amiable, humble, and low-key, and good at skillful teaching. The closer you get to Ajahn Yiu, the more you can feel the light and compassion in his heart.

More information about Ajahn Yiu here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ErObdDjcc2xdVvbJmtaUPUthskYON_4-/view?usp=drivesdk]

Retreat Contribution:This retreat is offered by donation, in the spirit of Dhamma, providing an opportunity to practise dana (generosity). Contributions are welcome to help us cover the costs of venue hire, food, and other expenses.We strive to keep our events affordable and expenses down so our estimated cost to run this retreat is $180 per person, depending on the number of participants. Any additional donations will help Metta Centre continue to run affordable retreats and free events in the community to promote Buddhism and wellness. We hope you give with the words of the Buddha in mind:

“There are these five gifts of a true person. What five? They give a gift out of faith. They give a gift carefully. They give a gift at the right time. They give a gift with no strings attached. They give a gift without hurting themselves or others.” - Aṅguttara Nikāya (AN 5.148)

Deposit:A refundable deposit of $180 is required to secure your place. This deposit ensures that those who register commit to attending, as in the past we have had registrants not attend (with or without notice) and this affects our planning and takes away a space from someone else. To manage this, we request deposits be made when booking the retreat, and at the conclusion of the retreat, we will provide all retreatants who complete the retreat with a form to complete with their bank account details so the deposit can be refunded back to them. Please note that Eventbrite booking fees are not refundable.

Cancellation Policy:Cancellations two weeks prior—fully refundable (excl. BF)Cancellations one week prior—50% refundable (excl. BF)Cancellations less than seven days prior—non-refundable