Order Silent Meditation Retreat

Order Silent Meditation Retreat; Nov 15-22

In a long tradition of Noble Silence meditation retreats at Aryaloka, this is the first time it has been offered for Order Members only. This retreat provides an opportunity to practice mediation with other Order Members in an atmosphere of deep silence. We will co-create conditions in which meditation practice can flourish.  The retreat will begin Saturday evening and end the following Saturday morning, giving those who live farther from Aryaloka time for travel. The retreat will include time on the first and final days for us to connect in spiritual friendship. If there is interest we will hold volunteer-led evening pujas. The daily program includes 8 sits throughout the day and evening,  and open time for reflection, personal yoga practice, or walking. While there is no meditation instruction or guidance per se, there will be optional opportunities for discussion about your meditation with retreat leaders. Retreatants will help with washing up of the meals, and some other light tasks, while our meals will be prepared by Aryaloka's outstanding cooking team.

This retreat is residential and meals/housing are included in the price. Please see the note below about donations for teachers.  You can access helpful information about attending retreats at Aryaloka here.

A Culture of Generosity and Support
In the tradition of passing on the Dharma freely, our Dharma retreat and workshop facilitators offer their work without charge and are not paid. We recognize the value in what they do and want to thank them for their time, energy and wisdom. A financial gift can help support our facilitators to afford them the opportunity to lead. Please consider making a donation towards their support. There is often a cash collection and a thank you card that is passed on the retreat, though one can also make a donation directly to facilitators with a check, and some use money transfer services such as PayPal or Venmo. Thank you for your generosity.
 

At Aryaloka, we strive to make our programs available to everyone regardless of their financial circumstances. Our fee structure allows you to pay according to your means. 

The Event Rate is our actual fee for the event. It is for people paying their rent or mortgage, and who can afford occasional or regular leisure expenses such as dining out. Any payment above the advertised fee is a tax-deductible donation. 

The Mid-Level Reduced Rate is for those who are paying their mortgage or rent, though experience a consistent tightness in budget that makes extras like leisure activities or unexpected expenses difficult or impossible. 

The Base-Level Reduced Rate is for those without an income or with an income low enough that making ends meet is a challenge. 

Those whose circumstances are not included above can email the office to make other arrangements including reduced rates, payment schedules, volunteer opportunities and scholarships. info@aryaloka.org