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Conferences & Retreats

Event 

Organic Farming Volunteer Week
Title:
Organic Farming Volunteer Week
When:
May 18 - May 24
Where:
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas - Ukiah
Category:
Conferences & Retreats

Description

This is an opportunity to both contribute to and live in a Buddhist monastic environment while working on an organic farm. Meditation, recitation, and talks by monks and nuns will be arranged throughout the week.

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Pictures from Spring Break Volunteer Week

Schedule

Date Time Programs
May 18 Sunday
PM 2:00-4:00 Arrive at CTTB / Registration / Lodging

4:00-5:00 Short Orientation & Introductions

5:15-5:45 Dinner

6:30-7:30 Evening Recitation

7:30-9:00 Basic Buddhist Introduction with Q&A
May 19-23

AM 4:00-5:00 Morning Recitation

5:10-6:00 Meditation

6:15-6:45 Breakfast (see note below)

6:45-7:45 Break

8:00-10:00 Community Work in Organic Farm

10:30-12:00 Meal Offering Ceremony, Vegetarian Lunch, & Dedication of Merit
PM 12:00-1:00 Break (The Great Compassion Repentance Ceremony is held at the Buddha Hall from 12:30-1:50.)

1:00-4:00 Community Work in Organic Farm

4:00-5:00 Cleanup / Break

5:15-5:45 Dinner

6:30-7:30 Evening Recitation

7:30-9:00 Evening Talk
May 24 Saturday
AM 4:00-5:00 Morning Recitation

5:10-6:00 Meditation

6:15-6:45 Breakfast (see note below)

6:45-7:45 Break / Cleanup

8:00-9:00 Evaluations / Q&A / Send-off

Venue

City of Ten Thousand BuddhasMap
Venue:
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas   -   Website
Street:
2001 Talmage Rd.
ZIP:
95482
City:
Ukiah
State:
CA
Country:
Country: us

Description

The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas is a unique place containing a Buddhist monastery, nunnery, small university, high school, and elementary schools. It is frequented by people from all over the world and diverse backgrounds.