Half Day of Silence Retreat

Current meeting time: 1st Saturday of the month 8:00am-12:00pm (In-person only)

Class description:

A Half Day of Silence Retreat is held the first Saturday of every month. The meditation practice is from 8am-12pm and please arrive and be seated by 7:55am. RSVP is no longer required, you may just show up.

This is an opportunity to explore the meditation practice in consecutive periods focusing, dwelling, contemplating and settling into silence. This time will be perfect for beginners and for those already established in their meditation practice. Periods of seated meditation, walking meditation, temple cleaning and community tea will all be carried out in silence. You will enter the Temple in silence and you will leave in silence, creating the opportunity at the end to return your day in silence.

GUIDELINES - PLEASE READ & OBSERVE

Arrival: Please enter Temple no later than 7:50am and be seated by 7:55am. Silence: Please enter in silence and leave in silence. Clothing: Loose and comfortable Cell Phones/Electronics: None. Please do not for any reason use cell phone, check cell phone, listen to music/recordings. (unless of an emergency)