The Buddha in the Dark
With Candradasa and Padmadaka
June 9 - 12, 2023
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
Join us for a long weekend exploring the technique and insights contained in the early Buddhist Satipatthana and Anapanasati instructions of mindfulness of breathing and body and resonances in the yogic meditation teaching of Mahamudra.
Led by Candradasa and Padmadaka, this 3-day residential retreat is offered in the context of meditation as a key practice to support our growth and awakening. The emphasis of the retreat will be on silent meditation, offering a chance to sink deeper into our experience.
“The healing food, meticulous surroundings, respectful staff and the deep, deep sense of community were transformative. This retreat helped me rediscover what matters to me in life.”
STAY SAFE DURING COVID-19: To allow for ease and peace of mind during the retreat and transport to the retreat, the Council of Triratna NY / NJ kindly requests that all those attending be vaccinated, with vaccination completed at least 30 days prior to the retreat. Please see additional Triratna Coivd policies here. If you have any concerns about this request, or if you need support in obtaining a vaccination appointment, please contact the council.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Instruction and support from highly experienced teachers
- A thoughtful balance of meditation, yogic practices, contemplation, ritual and rest periods
- A supportive and friendly community of practitioners
- Access to individual meditation support if needed
- Silence as well as Q&A with teachers
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
- Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful walking paths, flora, and fauna
- Single rooms for all (option for couples to share)
OPEN TO ALL
Meditation: This retreat will be most suitable for people with meditation experience. Beginner instruction will not be offered during the retreat, but individual support will be available as needed.
Mindful Movement: no experience needed, very accessible.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Friday, June 09
| 3:00 PM | Check in begins |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Group Introduction |
| Welcome, Introductions & Dedication Ceremony— Silence Begins |
Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Breathing (yogic practices) |
| 7:00-7:50 AM | Refuges & Precepts, First Sit |
| 7:50-8:00 AM | Leg Stretch |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Second Sit |
| 8:30-9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Morning Practice & Teaching Session |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Personal Time |
| 3:00-4:00 PM | Breath & Body (yogic practices) |
| 4:00-6:00 PM | Afternoon Practice & Teaching Session |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Evening Practice & Devotion |
Monday, June 12
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Breathing (yogic practices) |
| 7:00-7:50 AM | Refuges & Precepts, First Sit |
| 7:50-8:00 AM | Leg Stretch |
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Second Sit |
| 8:30-9:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00-11:30 AM | Morning Practice & Teaching Session |
| 11:30- AM- 12:00 PM | Closing Circle-Silence Ends |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
About the Teachers
Candradasa
Candradasa was ordained in 2001. He is from Scotland and has lived in New Hampshire since 2006. He is a founding member at the Portsmouth Buddhist Center and is also the Director of Dharmachakra, which produces Free Buddhist Audio and Triratna’s main web platform, The Buddhist Centre Online. Candradasa's name means “Servant of the Moon,” referencing the Bodhicitta […]
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Padmadaka
Padmadaka is the co-President of Triratna's NY-NJ sangha and lives in Norfolk, England with his wife and three children. He is known for his down-to-earth approach to practice and offers the Dharma in a relevant and engaging way. He encountered the Dharma in his home country of Ireland and lived in residential communities there. He was […]
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