Meditation retreat with Ajahn Nyanarato

Rules of the retreat

The retreat will be conducted in a traditional form of Theravada Buddhism – away from busyness of everyday life and in Noble silence. In this retreat we will:

• observe the Noble silence i.e., refrain from communication of any kind (talking, whispering, gesturing etc.). The rule does not apply to communication with the teacher or retreat managers. Refraining from communication will protect the meditation practice from unnecessary disturbances and help to cultivate inner peace;
• stay at the retreat centre until the end of the retreat  (July 14th 11.30 a.m.);
• observe the retreat schedule;
• turn of mobile phones and other electronic devices and hand them to retreat managers for safekeeping till the end of the retreat. This rule has no exceptions. If you feel you need an alarm clock, please bring an alarm clock along with you. However, if you think someone may need to contact you in an emergency, please give them our contact details. We can take a message and pass it on to you.
• dress discreetly and abstain from wearing sleeveless tee-shirts, tight-fitting clothing, shorts or skirts which end above the knees. it is advisable to wear comfortable clothes that cover shoulders and knees.
• observe 8 precepts:

1. Harmlessness: not intentionally taking the life of any living creature.

2. Trustworthiness: not taking anything that is not offered.

3. Chastity: refraining from any sexual activity.

4. Right Speech: avoiding false, abusive or malicious speech and idle chatter, and, on retreat, keeping Noble Silence.

5. Sobriety: not taking any intoxicating drinks or drugs that lead to carelessness.

6. Renunciation: not eating after mid-day.

7. Restraint: not wearing make-up, perfume, jewellery or immodest clothing; not texting, emailing, making telephone calls or using the internet; not playing or listening to music, or watching TV.

8. Alertness: refraining from overindulgence in sleep.

These precepts and in particular observance of the Noble silence are integral parts of the retreat which help to quite the mind, to be aware and to experience the ‘here and now’. Therefore we request that out of kindness for yourself and other meditators you would follow these rules.

 

Daily schedule

July 9

12:00                                     arrival

13:00                                     meal

13.30                                beginning of retreat – introductory talk (in the dinning hall)

14:30                                     meditation session

17:00                                     tee

18:00                                     free time and individual practice

19:30                                     evening chanting, meditation, Dhamma talk

22:00                                     lights out

 

 

July 10 to July 13

05:00                                     wakeup bell

05:30                                     morning chanting and meditation

07:00                                     breakfast

07:45                                     work meditation

08:45                                     meditation morning session

11:30                                     meal offering and lunch

14:00                                     meditation afternoon session

17:00                                     tee

18:00                                     free time and individual practice

19:30                                     evening chanting, meditation, Dhamma talk

22:00                                     lights out

 

July 14

05:00                                     wakeup bell

05:30                                     morning chanting and meditation

07:00                                     breakfast

07:45                                     work meditation

08:45                                     meditation

11:00                                     cleaning up and packing

11.30                                     meal offering and lunch

 

Retreat language

The Teaching will be in english with translation to latvian.

 

Registration 

Registration is closed. If you still have any interest, please e-mail:retrits@gmail.com.

Before you register for the course please carefully read the above rules of the retreat (particularly the rule about the noble silence and staying till the end of the retreat). Please apply only if you feel that you will be able to follow the above rules.

Registration begins by filling in the Registration Form. Please read it carefully and provide all the required information. Then Vita will get in touch with you and confirm whether there are free places in the retreat. 

 

Participation fee

This event is not commercial, i.e., the teacher nor the organizers are not making any profit from the participation fee. The fee comprises of teacher’s travelling costs, rent of the retreat premises and food. The participation fee is 72 EUR. It should be paid until 02.07.2015. If you would like to make payment when you arrive, please inform us. 

 

Bank account:

recipient: Latvijas Teravādas Budisma biedrība

recipient’s registration number: 40008091614

recipient’s registered address: Sniedzes st. 13, Riga, Latvia, LV-1015

SWEDBANK

SWIFT: HABALV22

IBAN: LV78HABA0551010398468

 

In payment details please include:

Your Name, Surname;

paiment purpose: „RETREAT in 2015 JULY”

 

 

If you have any questions, please call to coordinator of the retreat:

Vita Preimane (+371) 29272421.