Retreat Schedule
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
by 7:00pm
Travel day
Make your way to Oga Peninsula by one of the methods of transport outlined below, to arrive at the temple by 7:00pm.
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7:00PM
Arrival
Arrive at the temple, get acquainted with your new surroundings and meet your hosts Keno and Gretchen.
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7:30 PM
Welcome
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8:00PM
Nighttime Meditation
Learn the basics of meditation while overlooking lit-up zen garden. We will provide guidance for those who are new to meditation.
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10:00PM
Lights Out
We respectfully ask that lights are out by 10:00pm in the sleeping area. Anyone who would like to read or talk with friends may do so in separate room.
6:30am
Morning Zazen Meditation
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7:30am
Breakfast
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9:30Am
Tour of the Temple & Free Time
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12:00PM
Lunch
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2:00pm
Mindfulness Activity
Mandala
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4:00pm
Tea break
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6:00pm
Dinner
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8:30pm
Mindfulness Meditation
Compassion & Metta
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10:00pm
Lights Out
6:30am
Morning Zazen Meditation
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7:30am
Breakfast
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9:30am
Dharma Talk
Mindfulness of Emotions / RAIN meditation
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11:00aM
Goodbyes
Share a moment to say our goodbyes to our new sanga (community).
Meals & ACCOMMODATIONS
Four meals will be served, including one dinner, two breakfasts and one lunches. We set up a Western style buffet breakfast with breads, homemade scones, yogurt and granola, fruit tea and coffee and juices. Lunch and Dinner will be catered by a local Japanese restaurants using seasonally available ingredients. Snacks, water, tea and coffee are always available in tea room.
All sleeping rooms are tatami with futons. We have a shared private bathroom for showering; separate toilets and powder rooms. Fresh towels, and toiletries such as bath soap, shampoo and conditioner, hair dryer etc. will be provided. Meditation cushions will be provided.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION / PLEASE READ
The price is all inclusive of accommodation, amenities, meals and activities. Once you arrive no money is necessary.
You will need to show proof of Covid vaccination to join the retreat. We also request that you monitor your health and if you show any symptoms within 10 days of weekend, we ask that you reframe from joining (refund provided). Thank you for your cooperation.
Couples, families and friends can share rooms, otherwise participants will sleep in separate rooms.
Payment is required to confirm your spot on the retreat. The maximum number of participants is seven.