An opportunity for intensive group practice (no instruction). Any mode of silent meditation may be practiced. Participants are welcome to come for the morning only (leaving at lunch time) or for the full day.
GUIDELINES:
Silence observed, no electronic communications from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. No drinks during sitting meditation. Bells will mark the beginning and ending of each sitting and walking period.
TO BRING:
- (1) Your sitting gear if you wish (chairs, cushions andkneeling benches will be available)
- (2) Your lunch
- (3) Donation ($30 suggested)
MONDAY RETREAT SCHEDULE:
8:30 am (Optional) Explore the lovely grounds at Bodhi Chan
9:15 am Orientation, introductions, questions
9:30 am Practice begins with taking refuge & bell 9:30 – 10:10 Sit
10:10 – 10:30 Walk* (see below)
10:30 – 11:10 Sit
11:10 – 11:30 Walk 11:30 – 12:10 Sit 12:10 – 12:30 Walk
[People leaving at midday, please be sure to leave a donation for Bodhi Chan]
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch (BYO, silent – tea & coffee available)
1:30 – 2:10 Sit 2:10 – 2:30 Walk 2:30 – 3:10 Sit 3:10 – 3:30 Walk
3:30 Dedication of merit, donations offered
* Walking will be “independent path” until 2 minutes before the next sitting. A bell will call the group together each time.
For more information, contact
Priscilla 0410 745 329 or
Arno 0429 600 308 (arno_diana@bigpond.com)