A RETREAT IN A DAY - NOURISH YOUR BODY MIND AND HEART
Dharma Gaia Community of Mindful Living welcomes you to join us for our monthly public day of practice. These tend to be on the LAST Sunday of each month, but please check the dates on the updated Retreat Schedule as sometimes it varies.
Places are limited and it is essential that you make a booking.
Please email at least 5 days prior to check if there is space.
This is a day for you to rest into a gentle practice schedule supported by the community and the beauty of Dharma Gaia.
The schedule will include:
The morning sitting begins at 7am (please arrive and be settled a few minutes before this)
We enjoy silent breakfast at 7.45 and quiet time until we gather again at 10am under the Gratitude Bell to enjoy the morning session which will include outdoor walking meditation, and contemplative presence together in an Inquiry session or a more formal Dharma Talk from one of our teachers.
lunch 12.30
Afternoon offering - Deep Relaxation or Dharma Sharing
Closing 3pm
You can arrive at 6.20am for morning meditation and peaceful abiding, or you may like to join us under the Gratitude bell at 10am. you may like to stay just for the morning or for the day. . If you will attend for Sunday lunch we would also appreciate a booking so that we know how many to cater for.
GENEROSITY IN SPIRIT AND PRACTICE: This day of sharing in community practice is offered in the context of reciprocity and generosity. There is no set charge and we invite you to offer dana in gratitude. this can be offered via internet banking account: 03-0458-0238459-000 or into the dana bowl outside the meditation hall. Information about Dana can be found on our website here: www.dharmagaia.org/donate
STAYING OVERNIGHT OR FOR THE WEEKEND: There is the option to stay at Dharma Gaia the night before ( Saturday) to enjoy dinner and the community.. Sometimes we can offer a full weekend stay depending on community support, please write in to ask if this is an option.. There is a cost for accommodation and food and bookings are essential. Please email your request to dharmagaia.org@gmail.com