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Fri May 18
09:15
- 10:15AM
Daily Guided Meditation

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Fri May 18
14:00
- 03:30PM
Movie Day
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Nyung Nay Retreat

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Mon May 21
14:00
- 03:30PM
Movie Day

Residential CourseIntroMay09

Tue May 22
Introduction to Buddhism

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Fri May 25
14:00
- 03:30PM
Movie Day

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Mon May 28
14:00
- 03:30PM
Movie Day
puja group picWed May 30
18:30
- 09:00PM
Guru Puja
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14:00
- 04:00PM
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

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Sat Jun 02
09:00
- 05:00PM
Shamatha Meditation Retreat

This is the approximate schedule for 10-Day residential Introduction to Buddhism courses.

Please note that the schedule may vary slightly from course to course, and may change at short notice. Check-In always begins at 1pm and we will post printed versions of the specific schedule around the centre during your course.

Schedule for Shorter Residential Courses: Sometimes our Introduction courses are shorter than 10-days in duration; in which case, the schedule below will remain the same on the check-in and check-out days, and for the body of the course (Teaching and Meditation program) but will not have the 2 days of Intensive Meditation at the end.

Day 1 - Check-In Day

1:00pm Check-in/Registration (in the Dining Hall)
4:30pm Welcome and Introductory talk
6:15pm Dinner
8:00pm Course Introduction

Days 2 to 7 - The Body of the Course (Teaching & Meditation Program)

6:00am Wake up
6.45 - 7.30am Mindfulness Meditation
7:30am Breakfast
9:00 - 11:00am Teaching
11:15 - 12:00pm Stretching (if teacher available) or Walking Meditation
12:00 - 2:00pm Lunch & Karma Yoga Jobs
2:00 - 3:00pm Discussion Groups
3pm Tea Break
3:30 - 5:00pm Teaching
5:30 - 6:15pm Guided Meditation
6:15pm Dinner
7:30pm Guided Meditation

Days 8 & 9 - 2-days of Intensive Meditation

6:00am 
Wake up
6:45 - 7:30am Mindfulness Meditation
7:30am Breakfast
9:00 - 9:45am Guided Meditation
10:10 - 10:55am Guided Meditation
11:20 - 12:05pm Guided Meditation
12:00 - 2:15pm Lunch & Karma Yoga Jobs
2:15 - 3:00pm Guided Meditation
3pm Tea Break
3:45 - 4:30pm Guided Meditation
5:00 - 6:15pm Dharma Video
6:15pm Dinner
7:30pm Guided Meditation

Day 10 - Check-Out Day

6:00am Wake up
6:45 - 7:30am Mindfulness Meditation
7:30am Breakfast
9:00am Final Talk & Feedback Round
12:00pm Picnic Lunch
1:00 - 3:00pm Check out

All participants must be punctual and attend all sessions of the course.

Please Note: This schedule highlights different elements of the course structure, but be aware that the course is a cohesive package running from 1pm on Check-In Day to 1pm on Check-Out Day.
Late Arrival or Early Departure is not permitted. Please make your travel arrangements accordingly. Thank you!