Please let the dharma teacher know if you need to leave before the end of the retreat so that you may be scheduled for an interview appropriately. In this short, silent retreat, participants follow a schedule of bowing, sitting, chanting, eating, and working, with an emphasis on sitting meditation. During the retreat, participants will have a private interview with a Zen teacher. Vegetarian meals are provided. Participants may come and go during the retreat as situations require.
Retreats often conclude with a circle talk.
A good article by Zen Master Wu Bong about taking the five precepts is available here . Five Precepts I vow to abstain from taking life. I vow to abstain from taking things not given. I vow to abstain from misconduct done in lust. I vow to abstain from lying.