| What: | This retreat will focus on the development of strong and powerful concentration (i.e. jhanas) as the foundation for the deep Vipassana practice that Sayadaw teaches when the meditator is sufficiently concentrated. |
| When: | Tuesday, April 15 to Tuesday, May 27, 2007. |
| Where: | Four Springs Meditation Center Two hours north of San Francisco, near Calistoga (Map and driving instructions provided upon registration) To see more about Four Springs please view their web site, Four Springs.org |
| Participants: | 35 yogi spaces will be available and preference will be given to those sitting for 6 weeks. |
| Format: | This is a monastic
retreat. Retreatants will be asked to follow the 8 precepts,
including not eating after noon and maintaining Noble
Silence. Meditation periods will be at least one
hour each, and the periods will be extended as the
retreat progresses. Sitting in chairs will be allowed in the
Meditation Hall. Experience with at least one silent
10-day retreat is very highly recommended. |
| Price: | Prices have not been finalized at this point, but will probably be $300 per week for doubles, and $375 per week for singles Campers are welcome with rates to be determined. A very limited number of singles will be available on a medical needs and first come first serve basis. Teachers and staff will offer their services on a dana basis. |
| Reservations: | Please download the application from our web site: paauk.org This application will be on the web site beginning July 30, 2006 (approximately). |
| Questions: | Please contact Kim
McLaughlin, email:  . 510-524-1996or Richard Zhou, email:  .
408-867-5080. Chinese speakingThis retreat is being sponsored by the Bodhi Way Association of San Jose. |