Dharma Realm Buddhist Young Adults

Event

Title:: Basics of Buddhism Retreat in West Sac
When:: Mar 06 - Mar 07
Where:: City of Dharma Realm - West Sacramento
Category:: Conferences & Retreats

Description

Date: Saturday, March 6, 9am - Sunday, March 7, 2pm

Cost: By donation.

Interested in learning more about the basics of Buddhism? Join DRBY for a weekend retreat especially geared for young adults with little or no experience with Buddhism. We will be exploring the Four Noble Truths, learning about life in a Buddhist monastery, and discuss application of Buddhism in our daily lives.

Schedule (Tentative)

Date	Time	Programs	Place
March 6	Saturday
AM	8:00-9:00	Arrival & Room Assignment	Office / Reception Area
	9:00-10:15	Introduction / Orientation -“Intro to Buddhism”	VIP Room
	10:30-10:50	Meal Offering	Buddha Hall
	11:00-12:00	Lunch	Dining Hall
PM	12:00-1:30	Community Work	CDR Campus
	2:00-3:00	Intro to Meditation	Small Buddha Hall
	3:30-4:30	Dharma Talk - "4 Noble Truths"	VIP Room
	5:15-5:45	Dinner	Dining Hall
	6:00-7:00	Evening Ceremony	Buddha Hall
	7:00-8:30	Dharma Talk -“Becoming a Monastic”	VIP Room
	8:30-9:00	Mantra Recitation	Buddha Hall
March 7	Sunday
AM	4:00-5:00	Morning Recitation	Buddha Hall
	5:10-6:00	Meditation / Bowing / Rest
	6:15-6:45	Breakfast (see note below)	Dining Hall
	7:30-8:30	Morning Exercises	Courtyard
	9:00-10:00	Meditation	Small Buddha Hall
	10:00-11:00	Buddhism Study / Discussion	VIP Room
PM	10:30-12:00	Meal Offering Ceremony, Vegetarian Lunch, & Dedication of Merit (optional)	Buddha Hall, Dining Hall, & then back to Buddha Hall
	1:00-2:00	Clean Up & Departure

Venue

Venue:: City of Dharma Realm - Website
Street:: 1029 West Capitol Avenue
ZIP:: 95691
City:: West Sacramento
State:: CA
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Description

Tel: (916) 374-8268
Fax: (916) 374-8234

NOTE: During your meals at the City you are welcome to eat as much as you wish. However, please make sure to eat all that you take. If you are not sure how much you can eat, remember that you can always go back for seconds. We want to be careful to protect our resources as well as our blessings. Thanks for your consideration.

The City of Dharma Realm is a major training center for women who have been ordained in the celibate monastic tradition, as well as devoted members of the laity. In order to maintain the purity of this lifestyle, we request that all guests at the City refrain from smoking, taking intoxicants or recreational drugs, or eating or carrying onto the grounds any meat, poultry, fish or eggs. We appreciate your understanding and support of our way of life.