Emptiness & Awareness: Quinta Ten Chi

Wednesday — Arrival Day Schedule

2:00 – 4pm: Arrival

4 – 5pm: Meditation

5 – 6:30pm Introduction/Dharma Talk/Questions

6:30 – 8pm: Evening Meal

8 – 9 pm: Meditation

Thursday — Saturday Full Day Schedule

6:00 – 8:25 am Meditation

8:30 – 9:30 am Breakfast/Open meditation

9:30 – 11:25 am Instruction/Meditation/Questions

11:30 a – 12:30 pm Meditative Movement in the hall/Optional meditation where you wish

12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch/Open meditation

1:30 – 2:30 pm Break/Open meditation

2:30 – 3:55 pm Meditation

4:00 – 5:15 pm Guided Meditation

5:15 – 6:15 pm Dinner/Open meditation

6:15 – 7:05 pm Meditation

7:15 – 8:25 pm Dharma Talk/Guided Meditation/Questions

8:30 – 9:55 pm Meditation

Sunday — Departure Day Schedule

6:00 – 8:25 am Meditation

8:30 – 9:30 am Breakfast/Open Meditation

9:30 – 10:00 am Pack up/Open Meditation

10:00 – 10:55 am Meditation

11:00 a – 12:30 pm Meditation/Closing circle

12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30 pm Departure

* draft schedule and is subject to change.

Samatha: calm abiding technique where we cultivate concentration through the breath

Shikantaza: also referred as silent illumination or choiceless awareness, shikantaza is a technique where we essentially do nothing, and instead marinate in the void of awareness

Dzogchen: from the Tibetan tradition, an awareness based practice with eyes-open, where we learn to stabilise non-dual awareness

In the context of non-dual awareness, conversation will be encouraged during meal times yet only at the dining hall — get to know your fellow meditators, share stories and form bonds. Outside of meal times, we will remain in silence.

Mixed dormitory room for 12 people
x2 private rooms which can house a few people in each or for private

Meals will be vegetarian. If you require specific food, please let us know in advance and we can try to accommodate.