{"id":12504,"date":"2023-06-02T17:50:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T07:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santifm.org\/santi\/?p=12504"},"modified":"2023-06-02T17:51:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T07:51:32","slug":"25-june-living-in-the-present-retreat-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santifm.org\/santi\/2023\/06\/02\/25-june-living-in-the-present-retreat-day\/","title":{"rendered":"25 June – Living in the present retreat day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You are invited to join us for a quiet day of meditation in the tranquil surrounds of Santi Forest Monastery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event is free of charge. There will be a shared vegetarian lunch and hot and cold drinks will be provided. You are welcome to bring a plate of food to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachings will be held in the meditation hall and the shared meal will be in the outdoor d\u0101na shelter. You are welcome to explore the property and visit the ‘Big Cave’ during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let go what has gone before
Let go that which comes after
Let go thy hold on the middle as well 

And get beyond all existence 

Thus with mind released in every way
You come never more to birth and decay. <\/p>\n(Dhammapada 348) <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

9.00 am \u2013 10.00 am \u2013 Guided meditation \u2013 Inclining the mind to the present<\/strong>
10.00 am \u2013 10.30 am \u2013 Walking meditation
10.45 am \u2013 12.30 pm \u2013 Shared Lunch in silence
12.30 pm \u2013 1.30 pm \u2013 Dhamma Talk \u2013 The beauty of Present <\/strong>
1.30 pm \u2013 2.00 pm \u2013 Q&A session
2.00 pm \u2013 3.30 pm \u2013 Bush walk (optional) or Meditation on your own
3.30 pm \u2013 4.00 pm \u2013 Guided Meditation and Sharing merits
4.00 pm \u2013 4.30 pm \u2013 Tea with the monastics (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n

Bookings Closed<\/h1>

The retreat has reached its participant limit.<\/p>

Please check back a few days before the event for cancellations.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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