Join Nalandabodhi Seattle for a Half-Day Silent Retreat

You are cordially invited to join Nalandabodhi Seattle for a half-day silent retreat at Nalanda West. The retreat will consist mostly of calm abiding meditation with alternating periods of walking meditation and mindful movement. This is a precious opportunity to spend some concentrated time on the cushion in a group setting, a chance to get to know our minds and to help others do the same.

A sponsor has generously come forward to underwrite the cost of the retreat. Please consider making a donation toward the cost meals. Sarva Mangalam!

Schedule

7:00a mindful movement
7:30a sitting & opening chants
8:00a breakfast
9:00a sitting & walking meditation (alternating)
11:45a closing chants & dedication of merit
12:00p lunch

Retreatants may be joined from 10:00a–12:00p by Sunday Open Meditation participants. There will be a gatekeeper so that sitting meditation sessions will not be interrupted haphazardly. Calm abiding meditation sessions will be approximately 20–30 minutes each punctuated by 10-minute walking meditation or stretch breaks.

Meals

As part of the retreat, a simple breakfast and lunch will be provided. Meals will be vegetarian, gluten-free fare with dairy-free options.

Questions?

Please contact retreat organizer Karen de Luna <karendeluna@nalandabodhi.org> if you have any questions about the retreat (or if you would like to volunteer).