The program is free from any worship. All practices are only about training mental faculties. There are statues of the Buddha in the area, and you will be required to follow general cultural rules of the country. They are simple and will be explained in the orientation talk. There are no obligatory religious rituals. Some evenings the teacher gives chanting (traditional recitation of the Pali canon texts), you can either join it or just be present in the hall. It is not a critical element of a successful meditation retreat.
4:30 – 5:00 | Wake-up |
5:00 – 5:45 | Sitting meditation |
5:45 – 6:45 | Meditative yoga |
6:45 – 7:30 | Sitting meditation |
7:30 – 9:00 | Breakfast / Shower / Chores |
9:00 – 10:00 | Meditation instructions |
10:00 – 10:45 | Walking meditation |
10:45 – 11:30 | Sitting meditation |
11:30 – 13:30 | Lunch / Rest |
13:30 – 14:15 | Sitting meditation |
14:15 – 15:00 | Walking meditation |
15:00 – 15:45 | Meditation instructions |
15:45 – 16:30 | Walking meditation |
16:30 – 17:15 | Sitting meditation |
17:15 – 19:00 | Drinks / Rest / Shower |
19:00 – 20:00 | Talk, Q&A, and group practice |
20:00 – 20:30 | Walking meditation |
20:30 – 21:00 | Sitting meditation |
21:00 – 21:30 | Bedtime |
Indriya Retreat is an international retreat center. It is located on Koh Phangan (Thailand), near a small stream and surrounded by fruit trees and tropical plants. Guests of the center find themselves in an atmosphere of seclusion and tranquility, which facilitates the practice of Vipassana meditation.