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"The Beautiful chariots of kings wear out,
This body too undergoes decay.
But the Dhamma of the good does not decay:
So the good proclaim along with the good.”
~the Buddha
SN 3:3

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Daily schedule

This is the schedule we follow when we are not in a formal retreat.


4:30 AM Wake-up gong
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM Meditation
6:00 AM - 6:30 AM Puja chanting
6:30 AM - 6:45 AM Work assignments
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:45 AM Work period
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Personal time
3:00 PM - (Wednesday’s only) Resident’s Meeting - all residents must attend
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Work Period (only when necessary)
5:30 PM - 4:30 PM Tea and Dhamma discussion
6:30 PM -> Puja chanting/Group meditation
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Formal Dhamma talk (Saturday’s only)
9:00 PM Residents and guest retire to their rooms; Optional meditation

All Residents and guest are expected to fully participate in morning and evening meditations.  If you cannot fully participate, please speak to the guest Master upon your arrival.

All residents and guest are expected to contribute two to four hours of work per day of chores and work for the benefit of the community.  If you believe you cannot offer your help or are limited to what work you can offer, please speak to the Guest Master upon your arrival.

Noisy work should be completed between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:45 am and 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.  Please keep the Meditation Hall and surrounding areas quiet at all other times.

Please keep conversations to a minimum from evening meditation until after breakfast.

Updated: Jul 16, 2010
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This is the schedule we follow when we are not in a formal retreat.