Mindfulness News and Events

The Mindfulness Training Centre in Hong Kong was proud to participate in the International Conference on Mindfulness-Asia Pacific (ICMAP) 2025. Moreover we collaborated with universities, NGOs in Hong Kong, and international schools in Macau. As a result, this participation and collaboration helped strengthen our ties within the regional mindfulness community.

During the conference, we presented six posters and two oral presentations, showcasing our work across diverse populations. For example, our work includes stroke patients, individuals with intellectual disabilities, minority women, children, and those with emotional eating issues. Furthermore, these presentations highlighted the broad scope and relevance of our research across different groups.

Firstly, our presentations highlighted the positive impacts of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in various areas: reducing depression in stroke survivors, improving social adaptation in individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting well-being among minority women, fostering mindful eating and emotional regulation in children, and addressing emotional eating behaviors.

Ultimately, these findings demonstrate our commitment to applying mindfulness practices to support mental health, social adaptation, and overall well-being in different communities.

The titles of our presentations were:

• Posters:
  1. Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Post-Stroke Depression: A Meta-Analytical Perspective
  2. The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Social Adaptation with Intellectual Disability
  3. Promoting Wellbeing: A Mindfulness-Based Self-Care Program for Minority Women in Hong Kong
  4. Can A Cooking Program Improve Mindfulness, Mindful Eating, And Emotional Self-Efficacy In Children? A Pilot Study
  5. Increased frontal midline theta activity in response to mindfulness is related to emotion regulation: A pilot study
  6. The effect of Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) on university students with emotional eating: A randomized controlled trial

• Oral Presentations:
  1. Mindfulness-Based Physical Therapy Reducing Pain and Improving Psychological Outcomes in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
  2. Can Mindfulness-Based Inspiratory Training Enhance Functional Outcomes in People with Chronic Stroke?

We invite you to contact us if you are interested in collaborating on mindfulness research. Specifically, together, we can make a positive impact on mental health and well-being through innovative mindfulness interventions. Therefore, we look forward to hearing from you and exploring potential opportunities for collaboration.

We are pleased to invite you to the International Conference on Mindfulness-Asia Pacific (ICMAP) 2025, scheduled to be held from June 26-30, 2025. This is a distinguished event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in mindfulness and contemplative practices within an interconnected world. Additionally, the Mindfulness Training Centre in Hong Kong is proud to be a supporting organization of this conference.

Furthermore, hosted by the CUHK Thomas Jing Centre for Mindfulness Research and Training, in collaboration with the CUHK JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, ICMAP 2025 offers a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

(Please click here to see the poster in full resolution)

Conference Theme:

“Cultivating Collective Well-being: Mindfulness and Contemplative Practices for an Interconnected World”

ICMAP 2025 Highlights:

• Distinguished Speakers: This conference will feature an impressive lineup of 25 esteemed speakers, including international experts from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Sweden, and New Zealand:
  • Prof. Willem Kuyken: Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science, University of Oxford
  • Stephen Batchelor: Buddhist writer, translator, teacher, and artist
  • Prof. Christine Wamsler: Sustainability Science Professor, Director of Contemplative Sustainable Futures Program, Lund University
  • Prof. Ramaswami Mahalingam: Psychology Professor, Personality and Social Contexts program, University of Michigan
  • Prof. Chris Krageloh: Psychology Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Auckland University of Technology
  • Prof. Rhonda Magee: Emeritus Law Professor, School of Law, University of San Francisco
  • Prof. Mark Williams: Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford
  • Prof. Zindel Segal: Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders, Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science, University of Toronto Scarborough
  • Christina Feldman: Co-founder, Gaia House
• Comprehensive Thematic Focus: Explore cutting-edge research and practical applications of mindfulness across critical areas such as Health & Well-being, Education & Lifespan Development, Social Justice & Equality, Environmental & Social Sustainability, and Peace & Conflict Resolution.
• Interactive Workshops: Enhance your expertise through a diverse selection of workshops, including “A Day of Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the Source of Peace and Happiness,” “Mindfulness-Based Ethical Living,” a unique visit to Tsz Shan Monastery, and “Mind Revolution: ABCs of Zen.” Details on workshops and registration can be found [here].
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with a global network of mindfulness researchers, practitioners, educators, and leading experts.

Conference Details:

• Dates: June 26-30, 2025 (Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops on June 26th and 30th, Main Conference June 27-29)
• Location: CUHK Henry Cheng International Conference Centre, Hong Kong
• Registration Information:
  • Full: HK$4750 (US$609)
  • Student: HK$3200 (US$410)
  • Register HERE

For more information, please visit: ICMAP 2025

ICMAP 2025 promises to be an enriching and impactful event for all those dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of mindfulness. Therefore, we encourage you to participate and contribute to the ongoing dialogue within this vital field.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at cuhkcmrt@cuhk.edu.hk.

We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative event!