6-Day Silent Illumination Retreat

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6-Day Silent Illumination Retreat

August 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024

Retreat Information

Led by Guo Gu

In the Chan tradition, one of the main approaches to awakening is the method of silent illumination (mòzhào). This is a settling method of serene reflection on the nature of awareness. This 6-day retreat will deepen your practice, with 30 minute sitting meditation periods punctuated by mindful yoga and walking meditation. There will be daily Dharma talks by GuoGu, and opportunities for personal consultations to practice. Vegetarian meals will be provided. This 6-day retreat will deepen your practice, regardless of method, with 30 minute sitting meditation periods punctuated by mindful yoga and walking meditation.

Retreat Dates: Saturday, August 3, 2024 (6:30pm EST) – Friday, August 9, 2024 (12pm EST)

In-Person Spots Closed

Suggested Online Contribution: $172

Please download the retreat schedule here.

Tallahassee Chan Center
1310 North Paul Russell Rd.

In Person Retreat

The Tallahassee Chan Center has a limited number of beds reserved for retreatants in gender-separated housing. Please make a note in your application if you wish to stay on site. We also have camping grounds for those who wish to stay on the 5-acre lot. If you wish to stay at the center before and/or after the retreat, please email us to make arrangements.

Update 7/30: All in-person slots are now closed.

Please review our in-person retreat etiquette here.

Online Retreat

The online retreat will be done at the applicants own pace. We suggest that you follow a light schedule as the Zoom link will be minimally monitored. There are currently no plans for personal interview opportunity for online retreatants at this time.

We recommend that you choose a schedule to participate in. Here is an example of three types of practice schedules:

 

Please read through the online retreat etiquette here.

Please review our online retreat etiquette here.

Apply for Retreat

Update 7/30: All in-person slots are now closed.

The first of the six paramitas is the practice of generosity, dana. Among the paramitas, generosity can be the easiest to fulfill; one can reap immediate benefits from it.

After donating, you will receive an email with the application link.


Option 1: You can donate in small increments of your choosing throughout the year. To do this, please start a monthly donation plan above. Any amount you can afford is fine.

Option 2: If you cannot make any monetary donation at this moment, we have scholarships available. Please download this form, complete it, and email it to tallahassee.chan@gmail.com with the title “Option 2 August 2024 Retreat”.

Details

Start:
August 3, 2024
End:
August 9, 2024
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Venue

Tallahassee Chan Center
1310 N Paul Russell Rd
Tallahassee, 32301 United States + Google Map
Phone
8508882616