Typical Retreat Schedule
The following schedule has been provided by the Dhammadana Foundation (retreat center management).
For a Word.doc version of this page (provided by retreat organizers).
Registration: the day before each retreat begins (last day of preceding month) ...
... please arrive no later than early afternoon!
| 7:00 – 16:00 | Registration at International Dharma Hermitage (Retreat Center) |
| 08:00 *** | Breakfast at Dining Hall |
| 12:30*** | Lunch at Dining Hall |
| 16:00 *** | Welcome to Suan Mokkh by Ajarn Poh (The Abbot) at Meditation Hall 1 |
| 17:00 | Boundary tour |
| 18:00 | Tea & viewing Video: "The Life and Work of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu" |
| 19:15 *** | Orientation at Meditation Hall 2 |
*** signifies that the Large Bell will be rung just before the activity begins.
 | After registration, you are allowed to go out to clear up personal arrangements. Please make sure that all outside business (e.g. phone calls, shopping, ticket bookings & confirmations, E-mail, and Visa extensions) are taken care of before the retreat begins! You must come back before 4:00 p.m. for the Welcome Talk. |
NOTE: Photo-taking is permitted ONLY on Day 11
Day One – Day Eight
(with some modifications on days 9 and 10)
| 04:00 *** | Rise & Shine |
| 04:30 *** | Reading |
| 04:45 | Sitting meditation |
| 05:15 | Yoga / Exercise |
| 07:00 *** | Morning Talk & Sitting meditation |
| 08:00 | Breakfast & Chores |
| 10:00 *** | Dhamma Talk |
| 11:00 | Walking or Standing meditation |
| 11:45 | Sitting meditation |
| 12:30 *** | Lunch & Chores |
| 14:30 *** | Meditation Instruction & Sitting |
| 15:30 | Walking or Standing meditation |
| 16:15 | Sitting meditation |
| 17:00 *** | Chanting & Loving Kindness Meditation |
| 18:00 | Tea & Hot spring |
| 19:30 *** | Sitting meditation |
| 20:00 | Walking or Standing or Sitting meditation |
| 21:00 *** | Bedtime Goodnight ... (the gate will be closed at 21:30) |
| 22:00 | LIGHTS OUT |
*** signifies that the Large Bell will be rung just before the activity begins.
Please Remember
| To Maintain silence skillfully, gently, joyfully; |
| To abstain from reading and writing (except note taking); |
| To stay within the center’ s boundaries at all times; |
| To be mindful & respectful of each other; |
| To help out & take personal responsibility for the retreat; |
| To relax, smile, & discover the truest peace there is. |
Day Eleven (closing)
CONTINUING SILENCE ...
| 04:00 *** | Rise & Shine |
| 04:30 *** | Reading |
| 04:45 | Sitting meditation |
| 05:15 | Pack your things, clean rooms, return blankets & nets to the storerooms. |
| 05:45 | Bring your
pack, key, & valuables receipt to the dining hall. Get your passport and
valuables, drink tea, have a look at the books on display. END OF THE SILENCE. |
| 06:45 | Fare well talk and photo session. |
| 07:30 | End of Retreat |
| 08:00 | Breakfast at Suan Mokkh (the main Monastery). |
Public transport is available in front of the main monastery. If you have Questions or seek More Information, please email:
The Dhammadana Foundation (responses may be slow)
Updated 19 January 2007 ... Information c/o Dhammadana Foundation