Please only register for one of the two formats: On-Land or Online.
Registration closes at 8:00am (Pacific Time) on Sunday, August 25, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program.
Program to be held on the land and online!
Description:
Ajahn Pasanno spent many years training with Ajahn Chah, inheriting a unique perspective including some essential parts of the Buddha’s teachings that have not fully made their way into Western Buddhist culture. These include Ajahn Chah’s emphasis on virtue, relinquishment, the quality of awareness, and full liberation as the potential result of committed Dhamma practice.
Throughout this daylong, Ajahn Pasanno will share teachings from Ajahn Chah and discuss the ways they have guided his practice through stories, reflections, periods of meditation, and discussion.
Please bring lunch and, if you wish, food to offer the monks. As in the time of the Buddha, the Abhayagiri monks do not grow or buy food and are completely dependent on donations. The monastics eat one main meal a day in late-morning and monastic regulations require that they finish by midday. Offering food to the monastics during the day retreat provides an opportunity to participate in the tradition.
Other donations are also gratefully accepted for Abhayagiri Monastery, though they are by no means required. You can view a list of needed items or make a donation here.
Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.
On-Land Sliding Scale: (AP1G24)**
Benefactor – $160
Sustainer – $130
Basic – $65
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $30
No Fees – $0
**Volunteer/Work Exchange opportunities, which include full or partial Scholarships, may be available for the in-person program. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@spiritrock.org.
Online Sliding Scale: (AP1Z24)
Benefactor – $108
Sustainer – $50
Basic – $30
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $15
No Fees – $0
*Important Notes:
Access to Recording
- A recording will be available for all participants (on-land & online) following the program in approximately 10 days. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recording.
On-Land Attendees
- The on-land program will take place in the Community Meditation Center (CMC) in the Great Hall.
- Bring a lunch and a water bottle. Lunch is not provided.
- This is NOT a residential retreat. Overnight accommodations are not provided.
COVID Safety Protocols for non-residential programs: details here.
Cancellation Policy for On-Land Day Programs:
- NO REFUNDS.
- Open Credit or Donation to Spirit Rock = cancel 2 or more business days prior to program (Pacific Time)
- No Open Credit = cancel less than 2 business days prior
