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Charlotte Buddhist Vihara

2 months ago

Charlotte Buddhist Vihara

Ayya Sudhamma will lead daylong retreat titled "Calm That Crazy Mind!" at Great Woods Zen center.

*Schedule*

6:45-7:00 AM Early-arriving oldtimers get settled;

7:00-8:00 AM Optional hourlong silent meditation for oldtimers (unguided);

8:00-8:30 AM Regular arrivals; meanwhile, optional b.y.o. brown bag breakfast for oldtimers;

8:30-9:00 AM Intro to Meditation: "How to Calm the Mind" (newcomers must be present & seated at 8:30 AM to attend this retreat);

9:00-10:30 AM Periods of guided sitting and walking meditation;

10:30-10:45 AM Tea/Coffee break;

10:45-11:15 AM Dhamma talk: "The Buddha on Meditation";

11:15-Noon Sitting meditation in hall;
Noon-1:00 Lunch in silence (bring your brown bag lunch with your own cooler/ice);

1:00-2:30 PM Group hike & sit in woods (weather permitting);

2:30-3:00 Meditation in hall;

3:00-3:45 Q&A, Discussion;

3:45-4:00 Final sitting mediation;

4:00-4:15 PM Share merits and close.

Bring your own lunch, any cold drink and a cooler (residents' fridge is off limits). If you have proper meditation cushions please bring them s there's a limited number of cushions at the Zen center. Wear shoes good for walking, and bring any needed hat, sunscreen, and also something to sit on outdoors.

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