We offer individual retreats and formal, structured group retreats. We have three- to five-day and ten-day formal retreats. Retreats are generally held in silence. Dhamma talks, meditation instruction and teachings in Buddhist doctrine and philosophy are offered by monastics daily. There are also question and answer sessions as well as individual interviews with monastics. Reading during retreats is discouraged. Meditation styles include concentration as well as mindfulness (vipassana). Typical Retreat Daily Schedule This is a typical schedule for a formal retreat.  Exact times and activities will vary.  4:45 AM                         Wake-up gong  5:00 AM  –  5:30 AM      Optional yoga  5:30 AM  –  6:45 AM      Group Meditation  7:00 AM  –  7:45 AM      Breakfast  8:00 AM  –  8:45 AM      Work period  9:00 AM  – 11:00 AM     Group Meditation 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM      Lunch 12:00 PM  –  2:00 PM      Personal time   2:00 PM  –  5:00 PM      Group Meditation and Dhamma Talk   5:00 PM  –  6:00 PM      Optional yoga   6:00 PM  –  7:00 PM      Tea (optional)   7:00 PM  –  9:00 PM      Group Meditation or Dhamma Talk Participants are expected to attend all group events.  Please note that we do not serve or eat an evening meal. NOTE: Introduction to meditation retreats have shorter meditation periods.  For all retreats the meditation is split between sitting, standing, and walking meditation.