Winter Retreat at MABA
January 4th through March 25th , 2010
Monastics at MABA will observe the traditional 3-month Rains Retreat, which has existed since the time of the Buddha. This will be an opportunity for studying and deepening our practice, as well as applying the teachings in daily activities.
What does this mean to friends, supporters and practitioners of MABA?
In essence, the Monastics of MABA will be on a 3-month retreat from January to March alternating weeks of study with weeks of practice. Unless you are able to register to attend for a full week, the Monastery will be open to the public only on Sundays and closed to the public Monday through Saturday.
Everyone is welcome, as always, for the regular Sunday schedule, which we hope all our supporters, practitioners, and friends will continue to attend.
The Winter Retreat is an occasion where the members of the monastic Sangha come together to learn and practice the Dharma. However, monks and nuns from other traditions, as well as lay practitioners who wish to deepen their practice are warmly welcome to join us.
We encourage friends to register for this special retreat for at least one week. If you are unable to stay for a week, it is possible to participate on Sundays, for the day.
Click here to see the schedules.
During the Winter Retreat, the monastery will be open to visitors on Sunday only.
