We are off for a 10-day Introduction to Buddhism at the Tushita Institute, where we will learn about the mind and emotions, karma, love and compassion and the nature of reality.
No phones, no iPads, no kindles, no blogging. Below is a description of our activities for the coming days, and photos can be found on their website gallery.
The Gompa
Typical Introduction to Buddhism Course Schedule
This is the approximate schedule for 10-Day residential Introduction to Buddhism courses.
Please note that the schedule may vary slightly from course to course, and may change at short notice. Check-In always begins at 1pm and we will post printed versions of the specific schedule around the centre during your course.
Schedule for Shorter Residential Courses: Sometimes our Introduction courses are shorter than 10-days in duration; in which case, the schedule below will remain the same on the check-in and check-out days, and for the body of the course (Teaching and Meditation program) but will not have the 2 days of Intensive Meditation at the end.
Day 1 – Check-In Day
| 1:00pm | Check-in/Registration (in the Dining Hall) |
| 4:30pm | Welcome and Introductory talk |
| 6:15pm | Dinner |
| 8:00pm | Course Introduction |
Days 2 to 7 – The Body of the Course (Teaching & Meditation Program)
| 6:00am | Wake up |
| 6.45 – 7.30am | Mindfulness Meditation |
| 7:30am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 11:00am | Teaching |
| 11:15 – 12:00pm | Stretching (if teacher available) or Walking Meditation |
| 12:00 – 2:00pm | Lunch & Karma Yoga Jobs |
| 2:00 – 3:00pm | Discussion Groups |
| 3pm | Tea Break |
| 3:30 – 5:00pm | Teaching |
| 5:30 – 6:15pm | Guided Meditation |
| 6:15pm | Dinner |
| 7:30pm | Guided Meditation |
Days 8 & 9 – 2-days of Intensive Meditation
| 6:00am | Wake up |
| 6:45 – 7:30am | Mindfulness Meditation |
| 7:30am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:45am | Guided Meditation |
| 10:10 – 10:55am | Guided Meditation |
| 11:20 – 12:05pm | Guided Meditation |
| 12:00 – 2:15pm | Lunch & Karma Yoga Jobs |
| 2:15 – 3:00pm | Guided Meditation |
| 3pm | Tea Break |
| 3:45 – 4:30pm | Guided Meditation |
| 5:00 – 6:15pm | Dharma Video |
| 6:15pm | Dinner |
| 7:30pm | Guided Meditation |
Day 10 – Check-Out Day
| 6:00am | Wake up |
| 6:45 – 7:30am | Mindfulness Meditation |
| 7:30am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am | Final Talk & Feedback Round |
| 12:00pm | Picnic Lunch |
| 1:00 – 3:00pm | Check out |
All participants must be punctual and attend all sessions of the course.
Until April 4th, namaste.
-j&d
