Summer Retreat at Sudhana Center 2023 Application Form

Summer Retreat at Sudhana Center 2023 Application Form

To apply for the retreat, please read and fill out the application as completely and thoughtfully as possible.
Mindfulness to Heartfulness

Saturday, June 3 - Saturday, June 10, 2023

There is a profound freedom from recognizing "I am not my thoughts". In today's world, an even more transformative realization can be "I am not my emotions." In meditation, we allow both thoughts and emotions come and go within a backdrop of a grounded and compassionate awareness.

During this retreat, we will cultivate this caring awareness and apply it to our daily activities in a spirit of service. As we engage in our lives, this energy of kindness and compassion radiates from within us to our friends and family, communities, and even the world at large.

Join us for a week-long retreat that combines contemplative stillness with mindful movement in a peaceful monastic setting. It will be a time to recharge, reflect, and renew your inner spirit while serving others with heartfulness.

Spaces are limited. Please sign up early.

Application process: Please fill out the application. Space-permitting, we will follow up with an interview via phone, Zoom, or in person. If you are not admitted to the retreat, your full payment will be refunded. Given the length of the form, you may find it helpful to work on your answers in a separate document and then paste them in.

Covid-19 safety measures:

In order to ensure everyone’s health and well-being, we recommend that participants be up to date on vaccination, which includes receiving any booster shots that they are eligible for. There will be a Covid test on the day of arrival and regular testing during the retreat. Masks may be required indoors. Participants who test positive or develop symptoms during the retreat may need to return home. We also ask that participants reduce their risk of exposure starting 5 days before the retreat. More details will be shared closer to arrival day.
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Age range*

18-3535-6565+
Gender*

MaleFemale
Are you a monastic (monk or nun)?

Yes
What is your background in Buddhism/Spirituality/Religion?*
How did you find out about this program?*
Have you been to a retreat before? If so, what retreat?*
Please let us know why you are interested in participating in this retreat:*
Health Information

For your health and well-being and in case of an emergency, we kindly ask you to answer the following questions.
Do you have any conditions that might make an intensive meditation retreat difficult for you (e.g. anxiety, depression, etc.)? *
Please indicate any physical limitations, medical conditions (physical or mental), allergies and special instructions:*
Please list any medication you take on a regular basis or will bring on this retreat:*
Do you currently have health insurance?*

YesNo
Do you have any food allergies? Please describe what they may be. Please note that our ability to cater for food allergies is limited due to manpower. *
Emergency Contact Person
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Relation*
Service
Skills to Contribute

During the retreat, everyone will be given a simple work duty such as kitchen-prep, cleaning, and dish washing. We hope to foster an environment where work, study, and practice are all integrated into one holistic experience.

Please check the areas of skills you can contribute:
CookingAssist with meal prepCleaningMaintenanceAudio/Visual Setup
Please describe your experiences with these skills
Any other questions?
Do you have any other special needs, concerns or questions?
Fees
Basic Costs: $500

Pay It Forward: $750 (support others)

Contribute in Other Ways: Pay what you can and share wealth in other ways (if you choose this option, we will send you an email with details)

If you wish, you can donate online to support our programs.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 10 days prior to the start of the retreat, we will refund your payment minus the $25 application fee. Cancellations made less than 10 days before retreat starts, do not qualify for a refund. Registration is non-transferable.
Please email us at retreats@drbu.edu to request a scholarship application form.
Payment
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2023 Summer Sudhana Retreat: Basic Costs$500.00
So grateful to have you join us!

2023 Summer Sudhana Retreat: Pay It Forward$750.00
Thank you for your generosity!

Contributing in Other Ways $ Free
Check your email for details on how to pay what you can and other ways to contribute.

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Summer Retreat at Sudhana Center 2023 Application Form

Health Information

Emergency Contact Person

Service

Any other questions?

Fees