Hong Kong Vipassana Meditation Centre

Quiet village, focused practice

China Sheung Shui Goenka (S.N. Goenka) donation

Hang Tau’s quiet village setting feels a world apart from Hong Kong’s busier streets, while remaining within Sheung Shui. The Hong Kong Vipassana Meditation Centre occupies a 7,000-square-foot farmland site arranged for residential practice, with a meditation hall and separate living quarters for men and women. The hall and accommodation are air-conditioned, and the living quarters have toilet and bathing facilities. The site can host about 50 students, giving it the scale of a small practice community rather than a large resort. An office and living quarters for volunteers are also on the grounds. The centre runs by donation, so there is no fixed course fee. Retreat schedules and application details can change, so check the centre’s website before making plans. For anyone curious about a focused meditation retreat in a quieter corner of Sheung Shui, the setting is notably simple and dedicated to practice.

Highlights

A 7,000-square-foot farmland site
Separate residential quarters for men and women
Air conditioning in both the meditation hall and living quarters
On-site office and accommodation for volunteers

Good for

Vipassana meditatorsresidential retreat participantssmall-group practicequiet village settings

Setting

The centre sits in Hang Tau, a quiet village in Sheung Shui, on a 7,000-square-foot farmland site. Its purpose-built practice spaces create a calm, functional atmosphere away from the pace of the city.

A typical day

Daily structure varies by retreat; ask the centre for current start times, meditation periods, meals, and evening schedule before booking.

Accommodation

Separate living quarters for men and women include toilet and bathing facilities, and are air-conditioned. The centre can accommodate about 50 students; ask the centre about bedding and what to bring.

What to bring

Pack simple, comfortable clothing suitable for seated meditation, and check with the centre about any course-specific items. July, August, and September are among the warmest and wettest months; January, February, and December are cooler, so bring layers suited to your dates.

Website www.hk.dhamma.org

Email [email protected]

Address Ngai Yuen Sun Chuen, Hang Tau, Sheung Shui, N.T. Hong Kong.

Course Types

1-day10-day

How to get there

The address is Ngai Yuen Sun Chuen, Hang Tau, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong. Check the centre’s website for current directions to the site.

Nearest airport: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) (30 km)

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is approximately 30 km from the centre. A taxi is one option; check with the centre for route advice or any organized transfer.

Nearest city: Hong Kong

Languages

English

How to book

Check http://www.hk.dhamma.org for current course dates and application instructions.

Pricing

The centre runs by donation, with no fixed fee stated.

Interested in this center? Check availability and upcoming retreats on their official site.

Visit Hong Kong Vipassana Meditation Centre website

Climate

Climate Zone: Subtropical

Best Months: Nov, Feb, Dec

Avoid: Jul, Sep, Aug

The annual average temperature is 23.3°C. July, August, and September are the warmest and wettest months, while January, February, and December are cooler; November, February, and December are among the driest.