If you have been to the Bhavana Society before for a group retreat, you know the experience and benefits of intensive meditation in a structured setting.  For those who have a strong practice, we also offer the opportunity for a personal intensive meditation retreat.
By being in the forest monastery setting you can experience the benefits of being surrounded by people who are dedicated to the Buddha Dhamma.  Senior monastics are usually available to answer questions you may have about your meditation. The reference library is available which has a vast resource of both printed and audio material to support your retreat.
Although life will be moving on around you while you are on a personal retreat, you will have permission to commit entirely to your practice of meditation and exploring the Buddha’s teachings.  This gives you the opportunity to practice dealing with life situations while still being in an ideal setting for meditation and contemplation.
People who come for personal meditation retreats at Bhavana are expected to be doing a practice in line with the Theravada Buddhist tradition.  We cannot offer our facilities for recuperation and general rest.
Please read through the detailed guidelines regarding personal retreats as well as those for visiting in general.  Sign up for a personal retreat using the regular Visit Registration.