Typical Retreat Schedule
DRBU Extension will conduct a special orientation session before each retreat. In addition, in the evenings and selected afternoons, there will be a series of classes and discussions for participants with no prior experience with the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas and recitation practice.
The peaceful monastic setting facilitates self-reflection and insight. The schedule combines meditation, recitation, and sutra chanting with periods of discussion and Dharma instruction. After completing this retreat, participants will have a beginning foundation for developing a Dharma practice.
The peaceful monastic setting facilitates self-reflection and insight. The schedule combines meditation, recitation, and sutra chanting with periods of discussion and Dharma instruction. After completing this retreat, participants will have a beginning foundation for developing a Dharma practice.
1ST DAY [SATURDAY]PM
Before 6:00 Check-in at Administration Office 5:15 - 5:45 Evening Snack (fruits and bread) 7:30 - 9:00 Welcome & Orientation Location: DRBU Conference Room 9:00 - 9:30 Purifying Boundaries Location: Buddha Hall |
2ND Day [SUNDAY]AM
4:00 - 5:00 Morning Ceremony [Optional] 5:00 - 6:00 Universal Bowing [Optional] 6:15 - 6:45 Breakfast 7:00 - 8:00 Stretches & Meditation with Instruction 8:15 - 10:30 Introduction to Guan Yin Retreat 11:00 - 11:50 Noon Meal PM 12:00 - 1:00 Viewing Relics of the Buddha & Founder 1:30 - 3:30 Mechanism of Guan Yin Practice 5:15 - 5:45 Evening Snack (fruits and bread) 6:30 - 7:30 Evening Ceremony with Explanation 7:30 - 9:00 Evening Class 9:00 - 9:40 Great Transference |
3RD - 7TH Day [MONDAY - SATURDAY]
AM
4:00 - 5:00 Morning Ceremony [Optional] 5:00 - 6:00 Universal Bowing [Optional] 6:15 - 6:45 Breakfast 7:15 - 8:15 Stretching & Meditation with Instruction 8:15 - 8:30 Walking Recitation 8:30 - 9:00 Seated Recitation 9:00 - 9:30 Silent Recitation 9:30 - 10:00 Walking Recitation 10:20 - 11:00 Meal Offering 11:00 - 11:50 Lunch PM 1:00 - 2:00 Stretching & Meditation, Q&A 2:00 - 2:30 Walking Recitation 2:30 - 3:00 Seated Recitation 3:00 - 3:30 Silent Recitation 3:30 - 4:00 Walking Recitation 4:00 - 5:00 Discussion (Mon-Fri) 4:30 - 5:00 Transference ceremony 5:15 - 5:45 Evening Snack (fruits and bread) 6:30 - 7:30 Evening Ceremony 7:40 - 9:00 Evening Class (Sun-Fri) 9:00 - 9:40 Great Transference |
8TH DAY [SUNDAY]
AM 4:00 - 5:00 Morning Ceremony [Optional] 5:00 - 6:00 Universal Bowing [Optional] 6:15 - 6:45 Breakfast 7:00 - 9:00 Cleanup 9:00 - 10:00 Closing and Reflections |
Returning Practitioners
Returning practitioners who are familiar with the environment of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas can participate in the entire retreat schedule in addition to the evening Dharma lecture in English by DRBU instructors. This gives practitioners a chance to deepen their spiritual cultivation in an intensive session environment.
Returning practitioners who are familiar with the environment of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas can participate in the entire retreat schedule in addition to the evening Dharma lecture in English by DRBU instructors. This gives practitioners a chance to deepen their spiritual cultivation in an intensive session environment.
