Weekend Monastery Retreat
There is no better way to learn about Buddhism than to live it for a couple of days. This overnight trip heads off to Shousheng Monastery in Zhejiang. You'll live, eat and meditate with the resident monks. In your free time, go off and explore the surrounding forests. This is one of YANA's best trips. RMB880, Aug. 15-16.
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Have you ever dreamed of living in the monastery? We are now making your dream come true.
Monastery retreat is a great way to escape from rush hour, back-to back-meetings, and those late nights at the office. The main benefit to a monastery stay is a sense of calm, balance, and perspective.
We will all live the monastery life, eat a light breakfast and, in keeping with this monastic tradition, the daily meal (vegetarian) is eaten before noon and in late afternoon. We will practice noble silence, morning and evening chanting, sitting and walking meditation, and have heart talks with the monks.
Shousheng Monastery is located in Changxing town, Zhejiang province. The monastery is settled in the peaceful surrounding, amidst the mountains. A great getaway and chance to soak up the rays and enjoy the fresh country air.
Itinerary:
Day One:
08:00: Depart from Shanghai
11:00: Lunch
12:00: Bamboo forest hike
15:30: Evening chanting
16:30: Dinner
18:00: Walking meditation
19:00: Talk with the Abbot
Day Two:
05:00: Morning chanting
05:30: Breakfast
06:30: Noble silence (maybe you'd love a nap)
10:45: Lunch
11:30: Surrounding villages exploration
15:00: Heading Shanghai. Back around 18:00. Trip ends.
Trip Fee: RMB880/p
Trip Dates: 15-16 August
Visit http://www.withyana.com/simiao.asp for details.
