Perceiver's Breathing
- Fujian Tulou Immersion
Know and understand that we are not a 'person' with consciousness,
but rather, the perceiver of such identity along with whatever else appears here.
Whatever arises is seen and intuitively discerned to be momentary or impermanent.
That which perceives cannot be that which is being perceived.
Recognising all appearances to be impermanent by nature,
one ceases imparting reality to them.
Thus,
one discovers and confirms one's true position
as the formless and neutral witness of all phenomena.
- Fujian Tulou Immersion
Know and understand that we are not a 'person' with consciousness,
but rather, the perceiver of such identity along with whatever else appears here.
Whatever arises is seen and intuitively discerned to be momentary or impermanent.
That which perceives cannot be that which is being perceived.
Recognising all appearances to be impermanent by nature,
one ceases imparting reality to them.
Thus,
one discovers and confirms one's true position
as the formless and neutral witness of all phenomena.
Length: 5 days, 4 nights
Location: Fujian
Location: Fujian
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About The Retreat
Hakka people is a strong community. From generation to generation they keep well the traditional culture of China, they builded the formation of rammed earth dwellings in the Fujian mountain area, and spend all their life keeping it since the song dynasty of China.
Hakka people believed in Daoist culture Fengshui too, they used local materials to created the great project : Tulou. Clay, glutinous rice, brown sugar, bamboo chips and other unique building materials made Tulou strong and durable, warm in winter and cool in summer.
Stay with the local, become a part of the community and get deep into the ancient culture, as the local people generally living for their life, we will choose to spend time with them as much time as we can, hike learn handicraft, lean the art of tea, all simple but native things to do. thus understand better their daily life. Thus the happiness comes from everyday life...
Hakka people is a strong community. From generation to generation they keep well the traditional culture of China, they builded the formation of rammed earth dwellings in the Fujian mountain area, and spend all their life keeping it since the song dynasty of China.
Hakka people believed in Daoist culture Fengshui too, they used local materials to created the great project : Tulou. Clay, glutinous rice, brown sugar, bamboo chips and other unique building materials made Tulou strong and durable, warm in winter and cool in summer.
Stay with the local, become a part of the community and get deep into the ancient culture, as the local people generally living for their life, we will choose to spend time with them as much time as we can, hike learn handicraft, lean the art of tea, all simple but native things to do. thus understand better their daily life. Thus the happiness comes from everyday life...
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Itinerary
Day 1 Nangjing Gathering from Campus: First pick up : School Campus ; Second pick up : Follow school set up address (a break after two hours drive in high-way service area) Flight to Xiamen airport (flight number not clear yet) Arrive Xiamen, bus pick from airport to Nanjing Village Arrival, get to know our village neighbors Dinner with local and good rest! Day 2 Into its mountain 07:00 Fresh morning walk or Zhuanzhuang 08:00 Local breakfast and tea 09:00 Get to know our local guide, following the ancient path enter mountain area, hiking around whole day but we will go slowly and enjoy nature as priority 12:00 Lunch break 14:00 Continue our hike 16:00 Return guest house, rest 18:00 Local dinner 20:00 Sharing and free time Day 3 Something about Tea... 07:00 Fresh morning walk, zhanzhuang 08:00 Local breakfast and tea 09:00 Induction of the Tea culture in Kejia culture, getting to know the tea famers 09:30 Tea making workshop 10:30 Learn to do our own tea, how to cook tea 12:00 Local lunch & cooking class 14:30 Explore the village and more vivid life with the local 18:00 Local dinner 20:00 Sharing and free time Day 4 Tulou Life & Handcrafts 07:00 Fresh morning and Zhanzhuang 08:00 Local breakfast and tea 09:00 Induction of the way how to build the Tulou, with local's history 12:00 Lunch break 14:30 Free time to explore 18:00 Local dinner 20:00 Sharing and free time ( Option to have one more day in the village also with a workshop on the handcraft ) Day 5 Breathe the nature & another Tulou visit 07:00 Fresh morning & breakfast 07:30 a serene hike to another tulou Feel its tranquility in Yunshuiyao, and experience another type of tourism 11:30 Back to the village 12:00 Lunch break 14:00 Transfer to airport according to the flights --:-- Evening arrival in Shanghai and transfer to Campus Meals The meals will be countryside local dishes, fresh vegetable and meat cooked in the traditional way. Simple and Healthy. Should you have especial requirements, please let us know beforehand. Accommodation We will stay in local guesthouse or local families (in some villages there is no guest house or hotel) that we choose according to their good service commitment. Friendly and Family atmosphere. Clean and simple. Equipment (Need to be prepared by each participant) - Hiking shoes and 1 spare leisure shoes - Quick dry sportswear (1st layer) - Fleece (2nd layer) - Hiking clothes and waterproof jacket (3rd layer) - Drinking bottle (no soft bottles because refill is often with boiled water) - Small Hiking backpack 20L (to be used in day hike) - 50L Hiking backpack for luggage - Weather protection, according to the season (Hat, Scarf, Gloves, Sunglasses, Sun Cream,etc..) - Hiking Poles (optional, helpful with wet path and to avoid knee problems) - Headlamp - Personal toiletries and towel - Small snacks as energy boost - An open mind (so good for every step of life) 
Included - All transportation from Campus and return - Insurance - All Meals as per itinerary from Day 1 Dinner till last day lunch - Local workshops - Accommodation of the itinerary Not Included - Activities and expenses, not mentioned in the itinerary - Last day dinner Some Local Experience/Workshops (we will choose time during the days to conduct ) Hiking Workshop The night before our hike, there will be a basic hiking workshop covering: How to dress hiking jackets, How to walk with hiking poles, How to start a hike, What are the key prevention points during a hike. Outdoor disciplines Local architecture Workshop We will visit a local expert and Induction of the way how to build the Tulou, with local's history Fujian Tea Workshop Induction of the Tea culture in Kejia culture, getting to know the tea farmer and have a workshop on making the tea Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity… See you soon! |
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