This weekend, let us celebrate together the life of one of the greatest beings on Earth.

This retreat is open for both new and experienced mindfulness practitioners.

Siddhartha, or Buddha Shakyamuni, was an enlightened being whose teachings have helped millions of people touch the peace, love and understanding inherent in each of us.  In celebration and  remembrance of the Buddha, we will practice mindfulness together as a sangha, or community, seeing that the Buddha is still very much alive, here and now.

You are welcome to join us for the weekend, arriving Friday afternoon, May 13, between 2 and 5, in time for our 6 pm dinner and 7:30 pm orientation.  This weekend is offered to our guests on a donation basis.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday, May 15th. There is no need to register for the day visit. If you wish to stay overnight, please register below. All guests are required to be fully vaccinated and need to send us an image of their vaccination card.

Vesak Weekend 2022 Schedule

Friday, May 13
2-5 pm arrival
6 pm dinner
7:30 pm orientation

Saturday, May 14
6 am 30’ guided sitting meditaiton, slow walking and chanting
7 am exercise
8 am breakfast
9:30 am Basic Practices Class
11:30 am walking meditation
12:30 pm lunch
3 pm working meditation
5 pm sitting meditation
6 pm dinner
7:30 pm Be In
9:30 pm Noble Silence

Sunday, May 15
6 am sitting meditation and Touching of the Earth with text
7 am exercise
8 am breakfast
9:30 am Live Dharma talk (In Vietnamese, English translation is available in Zoom)

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/VdGeYCf4dYU

11:15 am Vesak ceremony

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/E0Kkzak5bgU
1:00 pm lunch