Typical Introduction to Buddhism Course Schedule

This is the approximate schedule for 10-day residential Introduction to Buddhism courses.

Please note that the schedule may vary slightly from course to course, and may change at short notice. Check-In always begins at 1pm and we will post printed versions of the specific schedule around the centre during your course.

Schedule for Shorter Residential Courses: Sometimes our Introduction courses are shorter than 10-days in duration, in which case the schedule below will remain the same on the check-in and check-out days and for the body of the course (Teaching and Meditation program), but will not have the 2 days of Intensive Meditation at the end.

All participants must be punctual and attend all sessions of the course.

Please Note: This schedule highlights different elements of the course structure, but be aware that the course is a cohesive package running from 1pm on Check-In Day to 1pm on Check-Out Day.
Late Arrival or Early Departure is not permitted. Please make your travel arrangements accordingly. Thank you!

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Day 1 – Check-In Day

1:00pm	Check-in/Registration (in the Dining Hall)
4:30pm	Welcome and Introductory talk
6:15pm	Dinner
8:00pm	Course Introduction

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Days 2 to 7 – The Body of the Course (Teaching & Meditation Program)

6:00am	Wake up
6.45 – 7.30am	Mindfulness Meditation
7:30am	Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00am	Teaching
11:15 – 12:00pm	Stretching (if weather permits) or Walking Meditation
12:00 – 2:00pm	Lunch & Karma Yoga Jobs
2:00 – 3:00pm	Discussion Groups
3pm	Tea Break
3:30 – 5:00pm	Teaching
5:30 – 6:15pm	Guided Meditation
6:15pm	Dinner
7:30pm	Guided Meditation

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Days 8 & 9 – 2-days of Intensive Meditation

6:00am	Wake up
6:45 – 7:30am	Mindfulness Meditation
7:30am	Breakfast
9:00 – 9:45am	Guided Meditation
10:00 – 10:45am	Guided Meditation
11:00 – 11:45pm	Guided Meditation
12:00noon	Lunch & Karma Yoga Jobs
2:00 – 3:00pm	Guided Meditation
3:00pm	Tea Break
4:00 – 4:45pm	Guided Meditation
5:30 – 6:15pm	Guided Meditation
6:15pm	Dinner
7:30pm	Guided Meditation

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Day 10 – Check-Out Day

6:00am	Wake up
6:45 – 7:30am	Mindfulness Meditation
7:30am	Breakfast
9:00am	Final Talk & Feedback Round
12:00pm	Picnic Lunch
1:00pm	Check out