Here and Now in this very Life
6 day deepening retreat
in the Plum Village Tradition
17-23 AUGUST 2022
This is the annual six-day residential retreat deepening in the practices of the Plum Village tradition. This retreat is generally considered best for long-term practitioners.. who are already familiar with the way as taught by Venerable Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
This retreat will include sitting and kinh hanh, walking in nature, Dharma talks Dharma sharing, and deep relaxation
If you have not practiced in this tradition but wish to attend please write a request to the Dharma Teachers to assess if this is a suitable retreat for you - peace@dharmagaia.org
Retreat Cost:
$500 - $450 (sliding scale, please pay according to your financial capacity) + DANA
TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING please make payment into: 03-0458-0013241-000
Please confirm your payment with an email to peace@dharmagaia.org and indicate in the email if this is your first retreat with us.
Dana for the Teacher's and Teachings. In line with the Buddhist tradition that inspired our teachers to train and practice for the sake of all beings, our Teaching is all offered on the basis of Dana - generosity and mutual support. Please offer your Dana for the teachings into this DANA ACCOUNT -
03 0458 0238459 000 (or offered into the Dana bowl at the time of the retreat) Dana - donation payments are tax-deductible so must be referenced as Dana or Donation. You can find more information here.
When making a Dana payment via internet banking, Please include ‘Teacher’s Dana’ in the reference field.
How to register:
Places on this retreat are limited and often fill quickly. We welcome your early registration by emailing us your details to peace@dharmagaia.org - subject line HERE AND NOW RETREAT Confirmation of a place on the retreat will be subject to acceptance, followed by full payment of the retreat fee.
How to arrive:
Please plan your journey to Dharma Gaia with an awareness of time and allowing spaciousness. We invite you to practice travelling and arriving in mindfulness, knowing that this will support an easeful retreat for yourself and others. We suggest you arrive between 3-5pm and on arrival enjoy three mindful breaths. If it is your first time to the Centre, please arrive early enough to be settled in your accommodation and ready for your orientation session at 4pm. On arrival please make your way to the foyer where you will be greeted by one of our residents.
If cancelation is required due to COVID 19 restrictions, your retreat booking will be fully refunded.
GENERAL CANCELLATION POLICY
When we prepare for a retreat each one of you counts and is counted in the number of beds that are made and the amount of food that is cooked. As we are often booked out quite quickly, a cancellation can prevent someone else from joining us.
In the event of a cancellation up to 10 days prior to the starting date of the retreat, we can offer a 75% refund or the funds can be carried over to your next retreat.
However, a cancellation within 10 days of the retreat starting date is non-refundable.
We write this in light of goodwill and in the understanding that life being life, things may change at the very last minute. Please, contact us to share/explain your circumstances.