6:00 AM - 6:15 PM
Join us for a one-day silent Chan meditation retreat. The schedule includes meditation sits throughout the day, interspersed with walking meditation and instructional talks. A simple vegetarian lunch will be provided. Full-time participation highly encouraged. Doors will be closed during each sit. Please arrive on time. [Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304 McKinley Avenue, Berkeley, California]
6:00-6:15 Registration
6:15-7:15 Silent Sit
7:15-7:45 Walking (Tea and snacks)
7:45-8:30 Silent Sit
8:30-8:45 Walking
8:45- 9:30 Silent Sit
9:30-9:45 Walking
9:45-10:30 Instructional talk
10:30 Meal chant
11-11:50 Lunch
PM
12:30-1:15 Silent sit
1:15-1:30 Walking
1:30-2:15 Instructional talk
2:30-3:15 Silent sit
3:15-3:30 Walking
3:30-4:30 Silent sit
4:30-5:00 Q & A
5:00-5:15 Walking
5:15-6:15 Silent sit
Bhikshuni Heng Chih is a Buddhist nun ordained in the Chinese Mahayana tradition for 42 years, under the guidance of the late Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. She is currently a Lecturer in Buddhist philosophy at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia. Bhikshuni Heng Chih holds MA and PhD degrees in Translation of Buddhist Texts from the Dharma Realm Buddhist University.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.