Non-Residential Meditation Retreat on   Mindfulness with

Yoga-The Body/Mind Connection

 conducted by Bhante Rahula – 28, 29, 30 September 2018

 Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, 111 Route 908, Natrona Heights, PA 15065

This annual retreat will integrate mindfulness meditation in sitting, standing and walking periods with simple yoga stretches to help cultivate a sustained awareness of body and mind. Basic instructions, guided meditation and Dhamma talks on the theme will be included.

It is open to practitioners of all levels

No accommodation is available on site but several hotels and motels are nearby

Vegetarian lunch and refreshments will be served daily

Registration is free but donations will certainly be appreciated.

Program Schedule – September 29- Sat 09:00 am – 9:00 pm

AM

09:00 – 09:20 = Observance of Precepts & Instructions

09:20 – 10:30 = Sitting Meditation followed by standing and

walking

10:30 – 11:15 = Sitting Meditation

11:15 – 11:30 = Buddha Pooja

11:30 – 12:30 = Dana and lunch for all participants

PM

12:30-1:30 – Cleaning & Break

1:30-2:30 – Dhamma talk

2:30-3:00 -Standing Meditation

3:00-3:45- Sitting Meditation

3:45-4:00 – Tea break

4:00-5:00 -Walking meditation

5:00-6:00 -Yoga Postures and Stretches

6.00-6:45-Sitting meditation

6:45-7:30 -Break and Refreshments

7:30-8:15 – Q & A

08:15-09:00 – Sitting Meditation