A TYPICAL RETREAT DAY

05:00 Wake-up bell
05:30 Chanting and meditation
07:00 Breakfast
07:45 Working Meditation
08:30 Meditation (sitting and walking)
11:00 Lunch
13:30 Meditation (sitting and walking)
17:00 Hot drinks
19:30 Chanting, meditation and talk
21:30 Sleep

THINGS TO BRING

Please bring the following items:

• Sheets and pillowcases (blankets and sleeping bags are available)

• Towels and toiletries
• Waterproof outdoor clothing and footwear (slip on shoes are useful)
• Thick socks (no shoes are worn indoors)
• Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes (retreatants are asked to dress modestly and not to wear short or tight fitting clothing)
• Small torch, hot water bottle and ear plugs may be useful
• Any small gifts you would like to offer to the teacher and other Sangha members (at the end of five and ten day retreats)

Please note: retreatants are asked not to bring mobile phones. A payphone is availabe at the monastery