We have plenty of floor cushions and chairs. OR, if you prefer your own you may bring a cushion or chair.
Vegetarian lunch will be provided with any grains or dairy on the side.
Cost and Dana
To secure a place on the retreat, we ask you to make a donation of $20, 100% of which will be directed as dana (generosity) to the teacher. While this will not be a significant amount for the teacher and we ask you to consider a more substantial donation at the retreat, personal finances and dana are never a barrier to receiving the dharma with Red Clay Sangha, and full scholarships are available from our accumulated fund.
Financial Assistance
We would like for every one to be able to attend regardless of ability to pay. To achieve this goal, we need those who are able to contribute into a fund to help pay for those who are unable. This gives everyone the opportunity to practice generosity together.
All funds collected for this purpose will be divided equally between those who have requested them. You will be notified no later than 1 week prior to the retreat if there are insufficient funds to meet your request.
Payment and Cancellation
Full payment is required two weeks prior to the retreat to guarantee your spot. If payment or scholarship request has not been received, RCS reserves the right to fill spaces from any waiting list.
Cancellations at least two weeks prior to the retreat will be fully refunded. After this date, full refunds will be given only if the spot can be filled from the waiting list. No refunds will be made for cancellations less than two days prior to the retreat.
Schedule
8:00 am - 8:30 am ~ Basic meditation instruction and guidance for supportive postures (optional)
8:30 am - 9:00 am ~ Arrivals
9:00 am - 9:45 am ~ Dharma talk followed by guided sitting meditation
9:45 am - 10:15 am ~ Walking meditation
10:15 am - 11:00 am ~ Silent sitting meditation
11:00 am - 11:45 am ~ Open sitting ~ option to sit, walk, or rest
11:45 am - 1:00 pm ~ Lunch
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm ~ Dharma talk
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm ~ Gentle qi gong or walking meditation
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm ~ Silent sitting meditation ** Meetings with the Teacher, upon request
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm ~ Walking meditation
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm ~ Silent sitting meditation
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm ~ Dedication and closing