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"Beings are owners of their actions, heirs of their actions; they originate from their actions, are bound to their actions, have their actions as their refuge. It is action that distinguishes beings as inferior and superior.”
~ The Buddha
MN 135

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Monastic Retreat

Thursday, June 17 to Friday, June 25, 2010
(Closed Retreat for Monastics only)

This retreat is currently full.
What does full mean?

Level: Intermediate
What does Intermediate mean?

Teacher: Bhante Gunaratana

For monastics only.  This retreat will be offered to the monastic community.  Spaces are limited, please register as soon as possible.

This course is designed for an intermediate level.

This is not a silent retreat, although there will be several meditation periods.

Suttas to Be Read Prior to Arriving June 17-25, 2010


1. Upanisā Sutta
Ref: i. Aṅguttaranikāya, Ekādasako nipāta;
Nissayavagga, 1. 3 - 11. 1. 5: PTS 314] - 317;
ii. DN. II, #15 Mahānidāna Sutta, 59, Samyuttanikaya, II, Nidanavagga;
MN, II, Cankı Sutta,

2. Alagaddūpama Sutta
Ref: MN. I, Sutta # 22.

3. Madhupṇḍika Sutta:
Ref: MN. I, #18

4. Cūḷahatthipadopama Sutta:
Ref: MN. I, Sutta # 27

5. Mahāsāropama Sutta:
Ref: MN. I, Sutta # 29

6. Mahātaṇhāsankhaya Sutta:
Ref: MN. I, Sutta # 38.


All retreats begin between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the first day. Please arrive to allow enough time to complete registration here and settle in before the retreat begins. All retreats end after lunch on the last day.
Although every retreat is slightly different here is a typical retreat daily schedule.