Typical day retreat programme

9.30 Arrival, registration. Hot drinks available

10.00 Teacher introduces theme for the day

10.30 -12.45 Periods of sitting and walking meditation, perhaps alternating 30 minutes of each. Short question and answer session. During the last period before lunch, volunteers help to set out the shared lunch

12.45 - 2.00 Lunch, usually in silence, and free time. Volunteers help with washing up and clearing tables. Hot drinks available

2.00 - 3.00 A talk by the teacher

3.00 - 4.00 Walking and sitting meditation

4.00-4.30 Questions and answers, information about future events

4.30 - 5.00 Time to talk with other participants over tea. Opportunity to make a voluntary contribution to the teacher

5.00 - 5.30 Final clear up, helped by volunteers

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