RETREAT BOOKING INFORMATION

Retreats are held in a facility separate from the main monastery. Accommodation is mostly in dormitories, but there are a few rooms available for those with special needs. Retreatants are asked to participate fully in the daily schedule of sitting and walking meditation.

NOBLE SILENCE: Meditation instruction is given by the monk or nun leading the retreat and there is usually an opportunity to ask questions about meditation practice. Otherwise retreatants are asked to maintain 'noble silence', that is not engaging in any talk with each other, or anyone else, unless it is really necessary.

On the first day, retreatants are asked to arrive between 4pm and 7pm. On arrival, please come to the Retreat Centre Reception to register and find out where you are sleeping.

The schedule for the first evening is as follows:
Registration: Retreat Centre Office 4-7pm
Supper: Retreat Centre Kitchen 6-7.30pm
Orientation Talk: Retreat Centre Kitchen 7.30pm
Opening Meditation: Shrine Room 8.15pm

Weekend retreats finish at 4pm; five and ten day retreats finish after lunch on the last day.