APPLICATION for SILENT Retreat with Ajahn Brahm at Jhana Grove

Bodhinyana Ltd is a Singapore registered non-profit organisation managed by volunteers, under the patronage of Ajahn Brahm (wisdom, compassion and kindness.

Bodhinyana Singapore

Apply to join this retreat. When accepted, you'll receive a code to reserve your room with payment. Past experience is REQUIRED.

Jhana Grove Meditation Centre

APPLICATION TO ATTENDFrom past experience, it is necessary to screen applicants as this retreat is meant for serious and experienced meditators who WILL SURRENDER THEIR MOBILES during the duration of the rerreat.This is NOT a retreat for new meditators, or meditators who have a mental health condition, can't surrender their mobiles for the entire duration or who can't stop themselves from talking.Applications will be processed and you will be notified if you are accepted. Please do NOT book your flights until you have received a passcode to secure a place with PAYMENT of SGD920.Organiser is not to be held responsible for any financial loss if you are not accepted into the retreat.We also do NOT entertain refund requests. In the event you’re not able to make the retreat, please treat it as a donation and claim against your travel insurance. WHAT THE RETREAT IS ABOUTTake an inward journey with Ajahn Brahm to let go of the past and to reduce worrying about the future.Live under the stars, amongst the trees and be in touch with yourself and nature. Vegetarian meals will be provided. Each room has an attached shower, sink and toilet. Please clean up before leaving.This is an 8-precept silent retreat for people with PRIOR meditation experience and are able to remain SILENT throughout the retreat.SILENCE is to be observed in all areas of the retreat centre including inside the cottages and your room.NON-REFUNDABLE Retreat Fee: $920 (includes accommodation, daily breakfast, lunch and tea break)If you don't think you can stay silent for 9 days without your mobile - this is NOT the retreat for you. Do join a different retreat instead.PROGRAMFridayYou may arrive on Friday from 3pm onwards.<ul><li>6pm-8pm Soup and bread will be available</li><li>7pm Briefing</li><li>8pm Intro Talk (subject to confirmation by Ajahn Brahm)</li></ul>Saturday onwards - subject to adjustments by Ajahn Brahm<ul><li>6am Meditation</li><li>6:45am Breakfast plus lunch preparation - duties will be rostered</li><li>8am - Dhamma Talk</li><li>11am - Lunch</li><li>12pm - 2pm - Rest / Duties</li><li>2pm - 4pm - Walking &amp; Sitting Meditation (self-practice)</li><li>4pm Sutta Class</li><li>5pm Tea Break</li><li>7pm Group Meditation</li><li>8pm - 9pm Evening Q&A Session</li></ul>Following Saturday<ul><li>6am Meditation</li><li>6:45am Breakfast</li><li>8am - Dhamma Talk</li><li>9:15am - Metta Meditation</li><li>11am - Lunch plus Clean Up for Kathina</li><li>1pm - 2pm Closing of Retreat</li></ul>Chill out after that with one extra night stay to join Kathina on Sunday.(The above program is subject to change. Interview timings, if granted, will be announced at the retreat)Kathina will be held on Sunday which you are welcome to join. TRANSPORTAir and land transport to and fro Perth airport to Jhana Grove are to be self arranged. You will be provided with a contact to make your OWN arrangements as retreatants are arriving on various flights and leaving at different times. On Sunday, Kathina will end at 2pm. If you are using transport by Mark Ang on Kathina Day, please note that his transport from Jhana Grove will only be available from 2pm onwards. You may use Uber transport for other timings. MEALSAll meals (breakfast, lunch and tea break) provided are vegetarian. The meals will NOT be free of garlic, onion, eggs and milk products. You may eat an extra meal in the evening due to medical reasons.If you need the extra meal or have special diets, you will need to bring your own supplies. ACCOMMODATIONParticipants will be assigned single ensuite rooms in mixed sex cottages. This being a silent retreat, requests to be accommodated in the same cottage as friends or relatives, or specific rooms will NOT be entertained except for medical reasons. CHORESEveryone has to pitch in to do chores: cleaning of common toilets, preparation of food, cleaning the dining hall and kitchen, sweeping the common corridors, etc. If you are not used to doing chores, this is an opportunity to learn a new skill. Or attend the Executive Retreat instead. CANCELLATION POLICYCancellations will be treated as donations. In other words, cancellations will NOT be entertained. Once you have booked it, best not to change your mind. Bookings are NOT transferable.Please purchase a travel insurance policy to protect yourself against any financial loss due to medical reason, flight delay or cancellation, or medical treatment if you fall ill while in Australia.Wishing ALL a Peaceful &amp; Enlightening Retreat!

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