Peak of Mindfulness – 3 Days Zen Journey to Yen Tu
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- Complete spiritual experience: A journey of meditation, chanting, blessing ceremonies, and learning Buddhist philosophy at Yen Tu – the cradle of the Truc Lam Zen sect.
- Pure vegetarian cuisine: Enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals from the forest to local restaurants, combined with a hands-on vegetarian cooking class.
- Diverse meditation practices: Engage in various forms such as tea meditation, walking meditation, breathing meditation, qigong, and fish feeding – all nurturing the harmony of body, mind, and soul.
- Immersion in nature: Explore the sacred Yen Tu Mountain, breathe in the fresh air, and find balance through outdoor activities like walking and cycling.
- Meaningful spiritual community: Join a group practice to receive positive energy, encouragement, and shared support throughout the meditation journey.
Instructions for registering for Camp
• You can make a reservation at least 3 days before the departure date.
• Select your preferred travel date and number of participants. Click the “Register now” button, fill in the required details, then click “BOOK NOW”.
• A confirmation email will notify you that your request has been received. Our travel consultant will then contact you with payment instructions.
• Once the payment is completed, we will email your official confirmation letter (voucher).
Important Notes
• After submitting your request, one of our friendly travel consultants will contact you within 1 business day.
• Your booking is not confirmed until you receive the official confirmation email.
• If you require an urgent booking or do not receive our email within 1 business day, please check your spam/junk folder first. If not, kindly contact us directly via WhatsApp: +84 373245313.
Detailed schedule
Peak of Mindfulness – 3 Days Zen Journey to Yen Tu
The 3 days Yen Tu journey is a retreat to find inner peace and serenity, where travelers immerse themselves in the sacred atmosphere of Yen Tu Mountain – the cradle of the Truc Lam Zen sect. Throughout the trip, you will experience diverse meditation practices, participate in spiritual rituals, enjoy pure vegetarian cuisine, and learn how to cultivate mindfulness in every moment of daily life. It is not only a relaxing getaway but also an opportunity to purify body and mind, reconnect with nature, and nurture positive energy within a supportive spiritual community.
Ha Noi to Yen Tu
Meeting informations
• Meeting Point: Ha Noi Opera House
• Meeting Address: 1 Trang Tien, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi
• Meeting Time: 08:30 (30 minutes before departure)
Note: The pick-up location and time may vary. We will inform you in advance if there are any changes.
Itinerary
09:00 – 11:00: The journey to your essence
Yen Tu Holy Mount
12:00 – 14:00: Vegan Lunch
Enjoy a vegetarian lunch in forest.
15:00 – 15:30: Tea meditation
For Buddhist practitioners, mindfulness isn’t limited to sitting in a quiet place to meditate; it extends to daily tasks and work as well. A peaceful mind brings more happiness than all the pleasures of the world.
15:30 – 17:00: History about Holy Mount Yen Tu
Life of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong and the birth of the Truc Lam Zen sect in Viet Nam.
18:00 – 18:45: Vegan Dinner
Dinner at the local restaurant.
19:00 – 21:30: Meditation – Mindful sleep
Meditation session.
Sleeping time.
Meditation – Chanting – Ceremony – Cooking class
Itinerary
05:00 – 05:15: Wake up
Early morning wake up.
05:45 – 06:10: Soul purification
Meditation session.
06:15 – 06:30: Bodhi mind
Chanting
06:30 – 07:20: Miracle breath
Qigong and meditation walking.
09:00 – 10:00: Enlightening journey
Learn about Buddhism philosophy.
10:00 – 12:00: Cooking class
Learn how to make a vegetarian meal.
14:00 – 17:00: Blessing ceremony
Buddha is a limitless source of blessing.
18:00 – 19:00: Vegetarian dinner
Having dinner.
19:30 – 21:00: Golden lessons
Chanting and meditation.
Meditation – Spiritual Rituals - Departure
Itinerary
05:00 – 06.30: The understanding of the mind
Chanting and meditation
06:30 – 08:00: Peace in every step – Fish feeding
Qigong – meditation walking – fish feeding
09:00 – 09:30: Golden lessons
Learning about Karma law
Karma
09:35 – 10:00: Blessing card
Secret of happiness
10:00 – 10:30: Life balance
Cycling, walking
11:00 – 11:45: Lunch
Vegetarian lunch
12:00 – 12:15: Departure
Back to Ha Noi.
Service included
- The limousine travels from Hanoi to Yen Tu, Quang Ninh.
- Accommodation at the pagoda
- Meals as mentioned (vegetarian food)
- Guided meditation sessions and rituals
- Practice qigong/ martial arts
Not included
- Any transfers to the pagoda
- Personal fees
Instructions for welcoming guests

User manual
- Pagodas often have unexpected obligations to perform ceremonies for local residents, so last-minute changes in the program location may occur. In such cases, we will move the activities to an equivalent pagoda without affecting the planned content or experience of your booking. We will do our best to inform you in advance of any location changes, allowing you to arrange transportation to the new site with ease. We greatly appreciate your understanding and support.
- The booking confirmation voucher will be sent to your email immediately after you pay for the tour.
- Please print the voucher or save it to your phone and show it to the tour guide when you check in.
- Please wear polite and formal clothes and always be friendly, polite and respectful to everyone when participating in the meditation tour.
- Your words and gestures must be appropriate. Do not gossip, talk privately, cause noise, disrupt order and affect others.
Refund / cancellation regulations
- Individuals: Any cancellation received within 3 days prior to arrival will be fully charged.
- Groups:
- From 8-10 days prior to arrival, deposit forfeited
- From 7 days or less prior to arrival, 100% of total service will be charged
- No show will be charged 100% of total service and the booking will be cancelled immediately.
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