Daily Program

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We are currently not open to the public for Wednesday and Saturday evening meditation sittings. However, we will be offering meditation day retreats each month outside the Rains. Check our home page for details or subscribe to our newsletter.

Below is the general daily routine for residents at the monastery.

Santi Daily Schedule

(may be subject to change at different times of the year)

6:30AM                     Breakfast (in the Library)

7:30AM                     Work meeting

7:30AM – 10:30AM        Work Period

10:45AM                   Lunch at outdoor dana shelter (guest may eat in the library if weather is unsuitable)

2.00PM – 5.00PM              Quiet Time

5.00PM – 6.00PM        Evening Drinks in the Library or outdoor dāna shelter (Optional)   

Wednesday and Saturday evenings  (Currently not open to public)

6.00PM – 8.00PM  – Chanting, guided meditation & Dhamma teaching (all residents to attend)

Please see: Notes on Noble Silence and Practice at Santi – 2019