Retreat at SANTARAMA BUDDHIST HERMITAGE BALIK PULAU 2009

Hermitage Address 
138 Mukim 5
Balik Pulau (Rumah Bukit)
11000 Penang
MALAYSIA

The Retreat Time Table

7 November 2009

5.00 - 6.30 pm: Arrival/Registration/Check-In
6.30 - 7.00 pm: Tea Break
7.00 - 8.00 pm: Taking 8 Precept & Briefing
8.00 - 10.00 pm: Dhamma Talk, Q&A
10.00 - 10.30 pm: Metta Chanting & Transference of Merits
10.30 - 11.00 pm: Refreshment

8 November 2009

5.00 - 5.30 am: Morning wake-up bell & Washing up
5.30 - 6.15 am: Walking Meditation
6.15 - 7.00 am: Sitting Meditation
7.00 - 8.30 am: Breakfast & Washing Up/ Shower
8.30 - 9.30 am: Walking Meditation
9.30 - 10.30 am: Sitting Meditation
10.30 - 11.00 am: Walking Meditation/Shower
11.00 - 12.00 noon: Lunch
12.00 - 1.00 pm: Rest/Shower/ Interview
1.00 - 2.00 pm: Walking Meditation
2.00 - 3.00 pm: Sitting Meditation
3.00 - 4.00 pm: Tea Break/Walking Meditation
4.00 - 5.00 pm: Sitting Meditation/ Group Interview
5.00 - 6.00 pm: Sitting Meditation/ Group Interview
6.00 - 6.15 pm: Cleaning Up & Packing
6.15 - 6.30 pm: Talk & Transference of Merits
6.45 pm: Departure

Reminders for items to bring

-Sleeping bag/blanket/mattress/ pillow/bedsheet
-Water bottle/drinking water
-Meditation cushion (optional)
-Mosquito and insect repellent
-Long sleeve shirt and trousers
-Bathing towel and toiletries
-Own preferred food (breakfast and lunch)
-Candles/torch/light
-Notes/files/stationary
-Umbrella/raincoat (optional)