Staying at Dharmagiri on a Self Retreat
At Dharmagiri we support experienced practitioners of all contemplative traditions who wish to do a self retreat. Before accepting long term retreatants we prefer a ‘try out’ period or if from overseas a reference from a guiding teacher. Please contact the office to apply and discuss your proposed stay.
We encourage self retreatants to join in the morning and evening meditation, daily puja (chanting of text and mantra) and to contribute to the daily work, other than that self retreatants are free to schedule their own day and are welcome to use the library, taped Dharma talks. For very experienced practitioners there is the possibility of doing a totally self contained hermit retreat without joining in the community schedule. Self retreatants are also welcome to use the upper shrine for their daily meditation practice. Kittisaro, Thanissara, JP or Marlene are available to offer guidance and support to self retreatants if needed.
Daily Schedule (outside of formal retreat time)
6.00am - Morning Bell
6.30 - 7.15 - Meditation
7.15 - Puja (recitation of text and mantras)
7.30 – Breakfast
8.15 – Work Meeting & work period
12.30 – Lunch
4.00 – Taped Dharma talk (on request)
5.00pm - Ch'i Kung
6.00pm – Supper
7.00 - 8.00 – Evening Meditation
6.30 - 7.15 - Meditation
7.15 - Puja (recitation of text and mantras)
7.30 – Breakfast
8.15 – Work Meeting & work period
12.30 – Lunch
4.00 – Taped Dharma talk (on request)
5.00pm - Ch'i Kung
6.00pm – Supper
7.00 - 8.00 – Evening Meditation