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Summer Guan Yin Recitation Retreat
July 8 - 16, 2017 [registration closed]
November 4 - 12, 2017
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Transform anger, delusion, and distractions into compassion, wisdom, and focus in a 7-day retreat dedicated to the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion.

This retreat includes:
Contemplative practices of meditation and recitation that help us reflect inward;
the Buddha’s teachings of wisdom that give guidance and direction;
and a dedicated community of practitioners that provide inspiration and support.

By returning to the source of wisdom and compassion within us, we can find an inner ground of stability that allows us to be of greater service to others and the world as a whole.
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Retreat Details
Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva (or simply “Guan Yin”) is considered an embodiment of Great Compassion. Her name literally means "She who Hears the Cries of the World." As a Bodhisattva dedicated to the welfare of all beings, she listens deeply to each of our sounds and responds accordingly. By reciting her name, we tap our own inherent capacity for kindness and compassion. By quieting our minds, we begin to hear our own inner sounds with a caring and open heart.
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Come join us for one week of intensive recitation and meditation practice in a monastic environment. The daily schedule consists of chanting, walking, bowing, and sitting meditation, as well as discussions and lectures to explain the practice.
  • Engage in discussions with practicing monks, nuns, and teachers.
  • Meet other students interested in exploring Buddhism.
  • Experience the methods of Guan Yin recitation, contemplation, and meditation.
  • Study from Buddhist sacred texts the methods of practices related to Guan Yin Bodhisattva.
  • Train according to the Buddhist code of conduct.
  • Try a vegetarian diet.
A beginners’ track is available for participants with no prior experience.
Participants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

Retreat fees: $200*
* We are committed to making sure that finance is not an obstacle in attending the retreat. Please contact us at retreats@drbux.org if you have financial difficulty paying for room and board.

Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made 10 days prior to arrival day, refunds will be available minus the $20 application fee. Cancellations made less than 10 days before retreat arrival day do not qualify for a refund. Registration is non-transferable.

For more information, contact retreats@drbux.org.
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Dates
  • Summer: July 8 - 16, 2017
  • Fall: November 4 - 12, 2017
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Beginner and Experienced Practitioner tracks available.

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Afternoon discussion and evening sutra lectures with Doug Powers, a DRBU professor.
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