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Yesterday I attended the one day silent meditation retreat with DK. Sometime we just need to Pause to reflect and be grateful to people who have helped us in our life . An emotional day filled with gratitude. I would highly recommend everyone to take one day out of their busy schedule and do this silent meditation to discover the joy of mindfulness.

Attended the Mudra, Mantra and Energy Meditation workshop recently and it was an invaluable session. As an energy worker, I appreciate all of the techniques and pro-tips DK imparted as I could feel the difference, and instant balance and amplification compared to my usual practices. The information he shared were experiential and not available on the internet. He is generous and didn’t gate-keep information. 🙏🏻 It was my first time attending DK’s workshop and I’m sure there will be more to come!

Went for a 1 day silent retreat with a open mind and heart: was profoundly rewarded with a sense of gratitude and loving kindness. The knowledge and techniques of meditation and mindfulness are well delivered. And finally, really grateful for the safe space held by DK and his team.

I have done the one-day silent retreat led by DK and truly enjoyed and benefited from it. We were introduced to the concept of mindfulness and how to incorporate it in our daily life -including in brisk walking :) DK teaches with plenty of stories and practical examples and offers a deep reflection on life; the short book he wrote and offered us was insightful in many regards. He is quite experienced into facilitating a group and although we were silent most of the day, the bonding and sharing were truly a transformative experience!

This was my first time attending the blessing event. I am so grateful that I can get blessing from Master DK when I needed the most. It was an amazing experience as I can feel the energy coming into my forehead n crown area n I really appreciate the valuable advices that he has given me. I am so glad that I have signed up for it. Highly recommended if you are considering if you should attend the event.

The setting, program and intimate delivery by DK (and a few friendly volunteers) made my first quiet day retreat memorable and affecting. I left feeling lighter and content, with a few more meditation techniques to add to my practice along with a copy of Daydreams of A Millennial Monk :) With gratitude, to the Abbot for sharing the space and to DK and all the participants for a collective experience of an enlightened day in Singapore.

I recently participated in a 1-Day silent retreat with DK and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It allowed me to take some time for myself, unplug and feel more grounded. I left the day feeling very present and grateful. Although everyone in the group was attending for different reasons, the day left all of us with something to be cherished.

"Silence is the best foundation for looking deeply."- Thich Nhat Hanh. 5th August, I am grateful to have experienced a one-day silent retreat, led by former monk Dhammakamo (DK), founder of The Hermitage Zen. Silence is powerful. Thank you DK for inviting us on this silent journey. An experience that deeply transforms us from within. Reconnecting to the present moment, coming back to my breath and knowing that I have arrived to the present, arrived to living, in the here and now. This is luxury that I have forgotten that I have. There were external elements like outside sounds, pains or thoughts that popped up. In stillness, I watched these elements transform into focal points to bring me back to my breath, the present moment. These are some contemplations and reflections from the retreat that touched me greatly. Highly recommend my family and friends to try it. An absolute great prelude to my future visit of the Plum Village by the late Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. DK, through you, I was connected to Thay's teachings. I feel calm, at ease, peace, joy and contented. Thank you.

I attended a second meditation workshop with DK and Alwin at The Co and thoroughly enjoyed the session as I did the first time. While fun probably isn’t a word most people would associate with meditation, that’s how I’d describe my experience. Curiosity brought me to the sessions and I’m really glad that I went along with it. There’s much to learn and gain and the teachers are happy to show and share.

Perfect break from everyday life. Amazing, peaceful and calm. It has been a month since the silent retreats. It was introduced by my boss and curiosity brought me there. I am grateful to meet DK, a passionate and insightful coach for the retreat. He shared what he has learned from his vast experience, but remained humble and open to discussion. During the silent retreat, we practiced a few meditation techniques, spending the time with ourself, consciously enjoy our foods and always being grateful. After the session, I have been able to embrace my challenges and joys with deepened resilience, gratitude and mindfulness. Pausing in a 'busy life' was definitely nourishment for the soul. Thanks DK! Everything was awasome! I have left with so much knowledge and love. Cheers!