This 3-day Retreat will allow you to:
- Experience of knowing our self.
- Gain insight on how to observe self-actions and their reactions without judgment, learn how to become a friend to own self.
- Practice techniques to cultivate friendliness and love.
- Get a kick start on living a healthy and loving lifestyle.
- Practice and experience healing techniques.
- Learn valuable Buddhist techniques that you can use every day.
- Meet one-on-one with the teacher.
This is the winter Triple Gem Residential Meditation Retreat.
When:
Thursday, August 13th to Sunday, 16th.
The seminar begins at 6 pm on Thursday and ends at 3 pm on Sunday.
Where:
Metta Meditation Center
3864 420th Avenue
Janesville, MN 56048
Cost:
This retreat abides by the spirit of Dana, The Practice of GivingOpens in a new window.
Suggested donation for a 3-day retreat, meals, and a private room $280.
Donation for a 3-day retreat, meals, sharing a room $240. (Rooms can be shared by people of the same gender or own family member.)
This donation covers expenses for lodgings, food, travel expenses for guest instructors and the use of the Center. This donation does not include any donation for the teachers which can be provided with your initial donation, or at any time during the retreat. Checks, cash, or credit cards are accepted.
Scholarships for this retreat may be available to contact Bhante Sathi for more information.
Often people double their donation to cover the cost of scholarships for people who want to attend the retreat but cannot afford the cost.
Please be generous in your support and include a gift for the monks and supporting the Center.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Registration:
Please register before November 10th, 2019.
The seminar is limited to 40 people.
Register for the retreat here.
Meals:
Complete breakfast and lunch will be provided with lighter options in the evening. All meals are vegan. You are welcome to bring any snacks to share although refrigeration space is limited.
If for any medical reason you need to take meals, you may bring your own food items in a container with your name clearly marked on it.
Special meal requirements can be noted on the registration form.
Accommodation:
You will be assigned a room when register. The accommodations are not luxurious, but quite adequate for the purpose of the retreat. There is a scenic view of the lake and the meditation hall is quiet and spacious. There are separate quarters for male and female participants. Most rooms have two beds so you may have a roommate.
If you have any preference for a roommate or prefer a single room, please let us know in advance.
Please bring either a sleeping bag or bed linens. If you have a favorite pillow, bring it along.
Accessibility:
Rooms and meeting areas are accessible although the dining area and kitchen area on the second floor. Accommodations can be made for meals. Please let us know in advance if you have special needs.
Attendance:
Retreat participants are strongly encouraged to attend the entire retreat. Any exceptions to this are only made by the teacher with special permission granted.
Clothing:
- Clothing worn during the retreat should cover the entire body. For example, long pants are preferred over shorts.
- Short sleeve shirts are acceptable though sleeveless shirts should be avoided.
- Pack comfortable clothing and dress in layers. Sweat pants and other comfy clothes are popular.
- Please avoid heavily scented perfumes/products. Members of the community are sensitive to certain scents.
- Here is a checklist that will help you pack
Additional Ways You Can Support the Retreat:
We believe these teachings are extremely valuable, thus assigning a value to these teachings is an impossible task. You can extend your generosity by:
- Support the Teacher - At any time during the retreat, make a donation to support the teacher, or to help cover the costs of the Center. If there is a guest teacher, their travel expenses must be covered.
- Scholarship Donations - Include a scholarship donation to allow other people to attend.
- Offer a Meal - It is an ancient Buddhist tradition for the community to joyfully support, nourish, and feed people, especially monks and whoever engages in the intensive spiritual practice, thereby practicing good effort. Therefore, we present you with the opportunity to practice your good effort (Dana), by sponsoring a meal or meals for monks, retreat participants or for all parties during the retreat. A fully equipped kitchen is available.
- Monetary Donations - Can be presented in-person at the Monks Residence, by mail, or via the internet. Please send your donations by mail to 212 N Chestnut St, Chaska MN 55318. Please make checks payable to Triple Gem Of The North.
Retreat Agenda
Thursday
5:00 pm Check in
5:30 pm Snack and Tea
6:30 pm Instruction by a teacher/ Meditation
7:30 pm Commitment (Observing Precepts)
8:00 pm Guided discussion
9:30 pm End of Day
Each full day of the retreat
6:00 am Mindful stretch (Buddhist Yoga)
7:00 am Group Meditation
7:30 am Breakfast and Cleaning
8:30 am Walking Meditation
9:00 am Teaching
10:00 am Group Meditation (Walking/Sitting)
12:00 am Lunch
1:00 pm Personal Time
2:00 pm Teaching Q&A
3:00 pm Group Meditation (Walking /Sitting/ Interviews)
4:00 pm Yoga
5:15 pm self Investigation
6:00 pm Tea and Snack
7:00 pm Group Meditation
7:30 pm Dhamma Talk (Insight into Buddha's teachings)
8:15 pm Guided discussion
9:30 pm End of the day
Sunday After Lunch
1:00pm Cleanup
2:00 pm Teachings
3:00 pm End
Reserve your spot at this retreat by registering today.
About the Teacher
Sathi was ordained at age 19 in the Theravada tradition in his native country of Sri Lanka. He became Bhikku (an ordained monk) and practiced as a monk for several years, and counseled many people from many walks of life using Buddhist teachings.
In 2003 he made Minnesota his home where, with the support of friends, as a meditation teacher, he founded Triple Gem of the North in Minnesota.
He shares Mindfulness and meditation techniques, Metta practices, and Buddha's teachings across the USA as well as being invited as a guest teacher for retreats around the world including Singapore, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.