John Main Seminar 2013 Pre-Seminar Silent Retreat John Main Seminar 2013 Desert Wisdom & Oriental Spirituality : East-West : The Two Halves of the Soul Inner Silence In the pre-Seminar retreat Fr Laurence will explore the deep September 20–22 basis of the east-west divide. He will show how - as with the The practice of Christian meditation taught by John Main contemplative-active polarity - the underlying unity of all Hong Kong, CHINA can be traced back to the Desert Fathers, in their effort to human spiritual experience reveals the true meaning of our achieve inner silence and thereby union with God through life's journey. purity of heart and unceasing prayer. Laurence Freeman OSB The contemplative-prophetic spirituality of our time is a The seminar will be preceded by a silent development from this tradition. Joseph Wong will explore retreat led by Fr Laurence Freeman, this ancient wisdom, showing its affinity with some Director of the World Community for Buddhist practices and indicating its contemporary Christian Meditation. relevance. He is a Benedictine monk, international speaker, retreat master and writer. He is : Joseph Wong OSB Cam active in inter-religious dialogue and peace A Chinese from Hong Kong, Fr. initiatives. He works for the recovery of Inner Silence Joseph is a Benedictine monk of the the contemplative wisdom tradition in the Camaldolese Congregation. He holds Church and society at large. Led by MTh from the University of London and STD from the Gregorian University, Joseph Wong OSB Cam Rome, and is a member of the . Pre-Seminar Silent Retreat September 16-19 Pontifical Academy of Theology. (Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon)

Periodically he teaches theology and Retreat Venue: Harbour Plaza Resort City Hotel, 18, Tin Yan Pre-Seminar Silent Retreat September 16-19 Road, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong, China spirituality at the seminaries in Beijing and Shanghai. Fr. Joseph is Post-Seminar Interfaith Journey September 22-25 Assistant to the Prior General of his John Main Seminar 2013 September 20-22

Congregation and Novice Master of (Friday to Sunday) (whole day programs) the Monastery of Camaldoli near Florence where he also conducts Seminar Venue: St. Paul’s Convent School, Secondary Section, School Hall (3/F), 140, Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, retreats on contemplative prayer. Hong Kong, China

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- Logos-Symbol in the Christology of Karl Rahner (Non-residential seminar: Accommodation possibilities are (Rome: 1984) provided for overseas participants. Photo courtesy of Adrian Heng - Overflowing of the Heart: Extra-Liturgical Prayer Refer to www.johnmainseminar2013.com)

- Purity of Heart and Contemplation: A Monastic Dialogue Post-Seminar Inter faith Journey September 22-25 between Christian and Asian Traditions (New York: [Continuum] 2001) After the John Main Seminar 2013, come and join us for our

- Il primato dell’amore. La spiritualità benedettina Interfaith Journey and see how in Hong Kong the different faiths can live in harmony – specifically a chance to visit the camaldolese Big Buddha at the Buddhist Po Lin Monastery and also to visit (Assisi: [Cittadella] 2011); the monks living in the serene surroundings of the Trappist - A History of Christian Spirituality, vols.1-3(Taipei:2012) Monastery at Lantau Island. You will also be visiting the

The World Community for Christian Meditation Victoria Peak enjoying its unique evening scene, a fishing SPONSORSHIP is available for a limited number of places. village in Tai O and Stanley Market where you can pick up www.wccm.org To apply, write or email the Secretariat before 30 April. bargains. And of course no visit to Hong Kong is complete [address overleaf]. without sampling the various famous Chinese dishes. All this and more when you join our Interfaith Journey.

The World Community for Christian Meditation The World Community for Christian Meditation EVENT RATES USD/HKD www.wccm.org www.wccm.org For Full Payment Before After Places Amount ______Feb 28 Feb 28 Required Payable JOHN MAIN SEMINAR 2013 SECRETARIAT CONTACT DETAILS John Main Seminar 2013 September 20-22 RETREAT ONLY [Sept 16-19] Pre-Seminar Retreat September 16-19 Twin-share USD475.00/ USD500.00/ The Secretariat ______JMS 2013 HKD3,800.00 HKD4,000.00 This seminar is held annually by WCCM since 1984 in various cities in WCCM (Hong Kong) Single USD610.00/ USD640.00/ the world in honor of Dom John Main OSB (1926-1982),the inspiration Room 1304, Workingberg Commercial Building HKD4,900.00 HKD5,100.00 and founder of the World Community for Christian Meditation. It 41-47, Marble Road, North Point RETREAT & SEMINAR) [Sept 16-22] brings together meditators globally and those wishing to discover the Hong Kong (Daily Simple Lunch, Coffee breaks & Sept 21 Social Evening with dinner) practice of Christian meditation. This is the first time that the John China Twin-share USD610.00/ USD650.00/ Main Seminar is held in China. (for Retreat) HKD4,900.00 HK5,200.00 Single (for USD750.00/ USD790.00/ Enquiries: Tel: 852-25116021 Fax: 852-25116026 REGISTRATION FORM Email: [email protected] Retreat) HKD6,000.00 HKD6,300.00 PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF SEMINAR ONLY [Sept 20-22] (Daily Simple Lunch, Coffee breaks Only) For further details: www.johnmainsemainar2013.com THIS FORM (Please tick) Commuter USD100.00/ USD110.00/ ______HKD800.00 HKD900.00 Title: Mr. Mrs. Ms Rev. Sr. Dr.  ______Registration & Cancellation Terms SEMINAR ONLY [Sept 20-22] Given Name (Daily Simple Lunch, Coffee breaks & Sept 21 Social Evening with dinner) Registration: Complete form and return with payment upon ______Commuter USD140.00/ USD150.00/ commencement of registration on 25 January, 2013. Surname HKD1,100.00 HKD1,200.00 ______POST-SEMINAR TRIP [Sept 22-25] Closing date: 31 August 2013 * First-come, first served basis. Address (with country & area codes) Twin-share USD450.00/ USD480.00/ HKD3,600.00 HKD3,800.00 You will be notified and assigned a Registration Number when your ______place is confirmed. Advance booking is necessary for all 3 events. Single USD610.00/ USD650.00/ ______HKD4,900.00 HKD5,200.00 Early Bird Registration until 28 February, 2013. Tel (with country & area codes) TOTAL PAYABLE Deposit [non-refundable] ______Payment Enclosed: —USD100.00 or HKD800.00 per person is payable upon registration. Fax (with country & area codes) Deposit [USD100.00/HKD800.00] ______Full Payment Full payment Email —Full payment must be made on or before 31 August 2013. My donation towards the sponsorship fund / WCCM [optional] ______—All payments before 28 February 2013 will enjoy a discounted rate Seminar proceedings in Cantonese with Simultaneous English BALANCE PAYABLE as indicated on the registration form. (with headphones) for overseas participants and only those in need. Cheques in Hong Kong dollars only Priority (Please tick  Yes if you need English Translation ) — Payable to: The World Community for Christian Meditation (HK) Bookings for both Seminar & Retreat will be given priority. Diet &/ Health Requirements (Please tick) Cancellations  Vegetarian  Non-vegetarian  Other {state below} PAYMENT BY WIRE-TRANSFER / CREDIT CARD (USD ONLY) —Before 31 July 2013 – 50% refund.  VISA  MASTER #[FOR OVERSEAS PARTICIPANTS ONLY] ______—After 31 July 2013 – no refund. Card Number______ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS (WITH NAME(S) IN BLOCK WITH TITLE(S)) Fees [inclusions] Expiration Date______1. —RESIDENTIAL RETREAT ONLY: Security Code______(last 3 digits on back of card) All meals. Check-out on 19 September. 2. 3. —RETREAT & SEMINAR FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Signature:______Retreat (all meals) & Non-residential Seminar (with daily simple Date of Registration ………………… Receipt/Registration No……………… Print name as on card:______lunches and social Evening with dinner on 21 Sept). Cheque/Wire-Transfer Information Please return this completed form and your payment to: —*INTERFAITH JOURNEY: ………………………………………………………………………………..……………………… John Main Seminar 2013 Secretariat 3 nights’ accommodation; journey begins right after seminar. Deposit Amt USD…………. /HKD…………..Date of Payment………………… The World Community for Christian Meditation (HK) Coach transfers throughout & all meals. Check-out 25 September. Final Amt USD………………./ HKD………....Date of Payment………………… Room 1304, Workingberg Commercial Building, * Priority will be given to overseas participants. 41- 47, Marble Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China Remarks (if any)……………………………….……………………………………………… repared