Typical Retreat Daily Schedule
This is a typical schedule for a formal retreat. Exact times and activities will vary. Please note, the Year End Retreats are totally silent, no interviews or Dhamma talks.
4:45 AM Wake-up gong
5:00 AM -5:30 AM Optional yoga
5:30 AM -6:45 AM Group Meditation
7:00 AM -7:45 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM -8:45 AM Work period
9:00 AM -11:00 AM Group Meditation
11:15 AM-12:00 PM Lunch
12:00 PM-2:00 PM Personal time
2:00 PM -5:00 PM Group Meditation and Dhamma Talk
5:00 PM -6:00 PM Optional yoga
6:00 PM -7:00 PM Tea (optional)
7:00 PM -9:00 PM Group Meditation or Dhamma Talk
Participants are expected to attend all group events. Please note that we do not serve or eat an evening meal.
NOTE: Introduction to meditation retreats have shorter meditation periods. For all retreats the meditation is split between sitting, standing, and walking meditation. Year End Retreats are totally silent, no interviews, no Dhamma talks.