MCM College: “Zen Garden” Mindfulness Experience Workshop
滿珍紀念書院：「枯山水」正念體驗工作坊
On 13th February, 2025, Pastoral Care Support Unit of Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau successfully held a unique “Zen Garden” (Karesansui) mindfulness workshop. Ms. Yan Leong, college social worker, combined Japanese Zen philosophy with mindfulness practices, to help students become aware of their bodies and surroundings by experiencing moments of flow and stillness, allowing them to reflect on the past, appreciate the present, and look forward to the future.
Participants learned the basic concepts of mindfulness and the significance of “Karesansui” in Japanese Zen. During the mindfulness breathing exercises, they focused on their breathing patterns and their connection to emotions. In addition, participants also created their own unique works: carefully smoothing sand, and meticulously drawing their desired patterns.
Finally, participants shared their works and experiences, connecting them to their own lives, struggles, and coping mindsets. The workshop not only stimulated deep reflection on themselves, their surroundings, and their future but also promoted their mental and physical well-being and self-awareness.
2025年2月13日，澳門大學滿珍紀念書院牧關舍成功舉辦了一場別開生面的「枯山水」正念體驗工作坊。書院社工梁佩欣將日本禪學與正念練習相結合，協助學生透過體驗流動與靜止的時刻來覺察自己的身體和周圍環境，讓他們反思過去、欣賞現在，並展望未來。
參與者學習了正念的基本概念以及日本禪學中「枯山水」的意義。在正念呼吸練習期間，他們專注於呼吸模式及其與情緒的連結。此外，參與者也創作出各自獨特的作品：小心翼翼地心撫平沙子，精心繪製出自己想要的紋理。
最後，參與者分享了他們自己的作品和體驗，並將其與自己的生活、困擾和應對的心態相連結。工作坊不但激發了參與者對他們自身、周圍環境和未來的深刻反思，還促進了他們的身心健康和自我覺察能力。