Vietnamese Mindfulness Fall 2022 Retreat
Fri Oct 21, 8:30 AM - Sun Oct 23, 5:00 PM

Welcome to the registration page for the Taking Refuge In Dharma Retreat & Guan Yin (Great Compassion) Festival. Retreat organized by Dao Vien Monastery, Khóa to Mùa Thu, October 21-23, 2022.

The retreat is a mixture of meditation, Dharma talks, and Buddhist services. The teaching and our practice emphasize meditation, guiding our lives by the moral Precepts of Buddhism, awakening the heart of compassion, and expressing it through selfless activity in everyday life.

Retreat Schedule

Friday 21: 08:30 AM to 09:30 PM

08:30 AM: Sign up (Check-in)

09:00 AM: Opening & General orientation

09:30 AM: Walking meditation

10:30 AM: Dharma Talk – Master Dong Nhat

12:30 PM: Mindful Lunch

01:30 PM: Deep relaxation meditation – Sister Hanh Vien

03:00 PM: Dharma Talk – Master Tam Nguyen

05:30 PM: Mindful Dinner

07:30 PM: Sitting meditation, Evening Service

09:30 PM: Bedtime

Saturday 22: 06:00 AM to 09:30 PM

06:00 AM: Sitting meditation & Morning Service

07:30 AM: Tea ceremony

08:30 AM: Breakfast

09:30 AM: Walking meditation

10:30 AM: Dharma Talk – Master Tanh Tue

12:30 PM: Mindful Lunch

01:30 PM: Deep relaxation meditation – Sister Hanh Vien

02:30 PM: Q&A – All teachers

04:30 PM: Temple Clean-up

05:30 PM: Mindful Dinner

07:30 PM: Avalokitesvara Ceremony

09:30 PM: Bedtime

Sunday 23: 06:00 AM to 5:00 PM

06:00 AM: Sitting meditation & Reciting The 5 Precepts

07:30 AM: Tea ceremony

08:30 AM: Breakfast

09:30 AM: Walking meditation

10:30 AM: Dharma Talk - Master Vien Ngo

12:30 PM: Mindful Lunch

01:30 PM: Clean-up & Resting

02:30 PM: Closing Circle with Sangha

05:00 PM: Photos Taken & Adjourn

FAQs

How to register?

Copy & paste link below to open https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vietnamese-fall-2022-retreat-tickets-418392652687

How long is registration open?

Registration close at 11pm EST, October 20, 2022

Is there an age restriction?

All age are welcome.

Is there a fee for this event?

FREE Admission - however, our Zen masters will communicate in Vietnamese but English translator also be available.

Will there be a permission form for minor attendee?

Yes! Permission form is required for all participants.

Can I attend partial of the retreat?

Yes. For early dismissal please feel free to do so.

What if I want to donate snacks for the retreat?

We look forward to your donations. Please contact the coordinators at (410) 612–0863 for information.