Retreat sessions at 6:30am (precepts)***, 8am, 10:30am, 2pm

This annual fasting and purification retreat performed on Buddha’s Enlightenment Day is a powerful way to purify negative karma of body, speech, and mind, and to pacify strong delusions such as hatred and attachment. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion, and bodhichitta. In this retreat we rely on the Buddha of Compassion and a special chanted prayer practice.  You can choose to participate in one or both days: the first day of this retreat is a partial fast (eating only lunch), and the second day is either a partial or complete fast.

***To participate in this retreat, you must come to the 6:30 am session to receive Mahayana Precepts for each day you attend, or if you have received them before, take them at 6:30am at home.

To Register: Click Here. This retreat is only available in-person.

Cost: Free! You may purchase a lunch suitable for precepts at our World Peace Café if you wish.

Schedule: 

Friday & Saturday:

6:30am (precepts)***

8am-9:30am

10:30am-12pm

2pm-3:30pm