A Mindfulness Meditation 3-day silent work retreat.
Who should attend: This retreat is for people who have some experience in meditation and wish to bring their meditation into daily living.
When: The retreat will start Friday May 10th at 7:00 PM and finish at 2:00 PM on Sunday May 12th. (One may apply for partial retreat participation.)
Cost: The retreat is by donation. All meals will be provide.
Location: The Retreat will be held at Grey Bruce Mindfulness Centre. http://mindfulnesscentreofgreybruce.com/about/contact/
Structure of Retreat: The retreat will consist of sitting and walking meditation and work practice. Formal meditation practice will be held in the morning and in the evening. The evening meditation will include guidance and teachings. Work practice will consist of tree planting, constructing raised beds for food production and creating garden paths.
Daily Schedule of Retreat
SATURDAY MAY 11, 2013 SCHEDULE
6:00 – 6:30 am Wake-up Bell (Please get ready quickly)
Tea
6:30- 8:30 am Outside walking meditation
(and then return to meditation hall)
8:30- 9:30 am Breakfast and rest
9:30 -11:00 am Work Practice
11:00 -11:15 am Tea Break
11:15 – 12:30 pm Work Practice
12:30 -2:00 pm Lunch and rest
2:00 – 4:00 pm Work Practice
4:00 -4:15 pm Tea Break
4:15-6:00 pm Work Practice
6:00- 7:30 pm Dinner and rest
7:30 – 9:30 Meditation
SUNDAY MAY 12, 2013 SCHEDULE
6:00 – 6:30 am Wake-up Bell (Please get ready quickly)
Tea will be available
6:30- 8:30 am Outside walking meditation
(and then return to meditation hall)
8:30- 9:30 am Breakfast and rest
9:30 -11:00 am Work Practice
11:00 -11:15 am Tea Break
11:15 – 12:30 pm Work Practice
1:00 pm Closing Ceremony and Lunch
