Our Story

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Our journey started 12 years ago, with looking inside ourselves, seeing emotional discomfort, and observing it until we started feeling better. This became an early version of the self-practice, which has now become the Open Awareness technique. We didn't set out to start a non-profit, we were just trying to find ways to feel happier! When our friends started noticing the changes in us and would ask what we were doing to feel better, we'd share openly.

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Sharing freely, without payment, is what felt right, so when our friends started introducing their friends to us, we continued offering in this way. Little by little, things grew via word of mouth, and at some point we found ourselves offering classes to dozens of people while sitting on rocks by the river Ganges in India.

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We realised that to keep operating like this, we would need to find a way to support renting venues. In 2019, the Kriya Lightning Foundation was established as a non-profit organisation in Hong Kong, for the purpose of awakening human consciousness and supporting people to live in peace, inner freedom, and happiness. Kriya refers to inner action, and Lightning is a symbol of awareness and insight.

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Since then, we've offered 90+ in-person retreats & workshops, and our programs have helped 24,000+ attendees from 60+ countries. Our team of volunteer facilitators have offered 480+ online workshops and given tens of thousands of hours of 1:1 support.​

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Everything we offer is free of charge, because we believe that no one should be limited by their financial situation to access tools that can help them become happier and freer.

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We work with professionals from all backgrounds, including CEOs, doctors, psychologists, athletes, creatives, and corporates. Our aim is to provide simple, effective techniques for stress release and peace that can be applied in daily life.​

 

We love collaborating with fellow charities, social impact organisations and community leaders. Previous clients and partners include: BOCI-Prudential, The Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Eaton HK, Chinese International School, Justice Centre, Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, Dream Impact, AIA Vitality Hub, AIA Carnival, RUN Hong Kong, Social Justice for Migrant Workers, Angkor Grace Wellness Resort, Aether Living, Soho House, and the Zubin Foundation.

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