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This seminar is held annually by WCCM since 1984 in various cities in the world in honor of Dom John Main (1926-1982), the inspiration and founder of the World Community for Christian Meditation.
It brings together meditators globally and those wishing to discover the practice of Christian meditation.
This is the first time that the John Main Seminar is held in China.
- 1Th 5:16-18
- The Desert Fathers
The practice of Christian meditation taught by John Main can be traced back to the Desert Fathers, in their effort to achieve inner silence and thereby union with God through purity of heart and unceasing prayer.
The contemplative-prophetic spirituality of our time is a development from this tradition. Joseph Wong will explore this ancient wisdom, showing its affinity with some Buddhist practices and indicating its contemporary relevance.
A Chinese from Hong Kong, Fr. Joseph is a Benedictine monk of the Camaldolese Congregation. He holds MTh from the University of London and STD from the Gregorian University, Rome, and is a member of the Pontifical Academy of Theology.
Periodically he teaches theology and spirituality at the seminaries in Beijing and Shanghai. Fr. Joseph is Assistant to the Prior General of his Congregation and Novice Master of the Monastery of Camaldoli near Florence where he also conducts retreats on contemplative prayer.
Meditation sessions, morning and afternoon talks (simple Lunch, coffee break provided, No dinner)
Meditation sessions, morning and afternoon talks, (simple Lunch, coffee break provided and social evening with dinner)
Dialogue between Fr Joseph Wong, OSB Cam and Fr Laurence Freeman OSB, Q and A Session, Contemplative Eucharist, AGM of WCCM, Vespers (simple Lunch, coffee break provided, No dinner)
Meditation and talks will be punctuated with brief artistic performances.
Seminar proceedings in Cantonese with Simultaneous English Translation (with headphones) for overseas participants and only those in need.
Social Evening on 21st Sept. will start soon after the Saturday seminar ends for the day. We will take a ferry ride to a famous sea food restaurant at Sok Ku Wan, Lamma Island and if we are lucky with the weather we will be able to view the beautiful sunset on the way. Coach transfer will be arranged. So do join us for a relaxing evening and at the same time get to know each other even better.
20-22 September 2013
Friday to Sunday (Whole Day Programs)
John Main Seminar 2013 is a non-residential seminar and some participants may need to find their own accommodation in Hong Kong but we are offering a list of possibilities in different price ranges. (See Accommodations page)
In the pre-Seminar retreat Fr Laurence will explore the deep basis of the east-west divide. He will show how - as with the contemplative-active polarity - the underlying unity of all human spiritual experience reveals the true meaning of our life's journey
The seminar will be preceded by a silent retreat led by Fr Laurence Freeman, Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. He is a Benedictine monk, international speaker, retreat master and writer. He is active in inter-religious dialogue and peace initiatives. He works for the recovery of the contemplative wisdom tradition in the Church.
Retreat registrants are entitled to stay for 3 nights including 16-18 September, 2013 (Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon)[including Monday dinner; Tuesday breakfast, lunch, dinner; Wednesday breakfast, lunch, dinner; Thursday breakfast and lunch].
Checking out on the morning of 19 September, 2013.(Retreatants also booking for John Main Seminar 2013 may have to book hotels from 19-21 September)
Transport from the Hong Kong International Airport to Harbour Plaza Resort City Airport Shuttle bus coupon is available (for assistance, approach the Harbour Plaza hotels & Resorts Airport Representative at the Hong Kong International Airport B05a Counter (refer to the Airport Counter Map)
Contact directly with Harbour Plaza Resort City Hotel-write to jms.infojms2013@gmail.com for contact person and email
The Secretariat will write to the retreat registrants (who also enroll for the seminar) for the arrangements of coach transfers (with extra charges) to Causeway Bay where the seminar takes place from 20-22 September 2013.
16/19 September 2013
Monday to Thursday (Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon)
Harbour Plaza Resort City Hotel, 18, Tin Yan Road, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong, China (See Accommodations page)
Basement 1, Function Rooms A-D
After the JMS Seminar, come and join us for a 3-day Inter-faith Journey and see how in Hong Kong the different faiths can live in harmony – specifically a chance to visit the Big Buddha at the Buddhist Po Lin Monastery and also to visit the monks living in the serene surroundings of the Trappist Monastery.
You will also be visiting a fishing village in Tai O and Stanley Market where you can pick up bargains. And of course no visit to Hong Kong is complete without sampling the various famous Chinese dishes. All this and more when you join our Inter-Faith Journey.
Jointly Managed by WCCM (Hong Kong) and
Gold Choice Holidays Limited (Licence No.353181).
Priority is given to overseas participants.
John Main Seminar 2013 is a non-residential seminar and some participants may need to find their own accommodation in Hong Kong but we are offering a list of possibilities in different price ranges.
15 minutes walk from the seminar venue (hotel offers daily one-way Shuttle bus free ride to the seminar venue from 20-22 September, 2013)
Package tours of your own choice, English-speaking guides provided China Travel Service Hong Kong Ltd
Complete form (see on the right) and return with payment.
31 August 2013 (First-come, first served basis)
You will be notified and assigned a Registration Number when your place is confirmed. Advance booking is necessary for all 3 events. Early Bird Registration until 28 Feb, 2013.
USD100.00 or HKD800.00 per person is payable upon registration.
Bookings for both Seminar & Retreat will be given priority.
| Event | Rates USD/HKD For Full Payment | |
|---|---|---|
| Before Feb 28 | After Feb 28 | |
| Retreat only - Sept 16-19 | ||
| Twin-share | USD 475.00 HKD 3,800.00 |
USD 500.00 HKD 4,000.00 |
| Single | USD 610.00 HKD 4,900.00 |
USD 640.00 HKD 5,100.00 |
| Retreat & Seminar - Sept 16-22 (Daily Simple Lunch, Coffee breaks & Sept 21 Social Evening with dinner) |
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| Twin-share (for Retreat) | USD 610.00 HKD 4,900.00 |
USD 650.00 HKD 5,200.00 |
| Single (for Retreat) | USD 750.00 HKD 6,000.00 |
USD 790.00 HKD 6,300.00 |
| Seminar only - Sept 20-22 (Daily Simple Lunch, Coffee breaks Only) |
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| Commuter | USD 100.00 HKD 800.00 |
USD 110.00 HKD 900.00 |
| Seminar only - Sept 20-22 (Daily Simple Lunch, Coffee breaks & Sept 21 Social Evening with dinner) |
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| Commuter | USD 140.00 HKD 1,100.00 |
USD 150.00 HKD 1,200.00 |
| Post-Seminar Trip - Sept 22-25 | ||
| Twin-share | USD 450.00 HKD 3,600.00 |
USD 480.00 HKD 3,800.00 |
| Single | USD 610.00 HKD 4,900.00 |
USD 650.00 HKD 5,200.00 |
JMS 2013
WCCM (Hong Kong)
Room 1304, Workingberg Commercial Building
41-47, Marble Road, North Point
Hong Kong
China
Tel: 852-25116021
Fax: 852-25116026
Email: jms.infojms2013@gmail.com
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