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Sample Weekend Retreat Schedule

Retreat schedules vary depending on the leader, the theme, and whether or not it's a meditation or study retreat. Some retreats have yoga as part of the program. Here is the schedule from a recent weekend retreat (not an intensive meditation retreat):

Day 1

7:30pm Meet in lounge for welcome, logistics, & introduction to the retreat

8:30pm Meet in Meditation hall for Dedication ceremony, ending by 9:15pm

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Day 2

6:30 Rise

7:00-8:30am Meditation

9:00 Breakfast

[9:30 silence ends]

9:30 Short orientation for those on retreat for the first time.

9:30-10:45 Work period & breakfast cleanup

10:45 Tea

11-12:45 Yoga, and meditation

1:00 Lunch

1:30 Lunch cleanup & free time

3:30-4 Short talk on theme

4:10-5:10 Discussion groups

5:20 Chanting

[silence starts]

6:00 Dinner

6:30 Dinner cleanup

7:30 Meditation

9:15 End

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Day 3

6:30 Rise

7:00-8:30am Meditation

9:00 Breakfast

[9:30 silence ends]

9:30-10:45 Work period, breakfast cleanup, pack and clean rooms

10:45 Tea

11-12:45 Yoga, and meditation

1:00 Lunch

1:30 Lunch cleanup & general cleanup

2:30 Reporting out

3:15 Depart

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