Summer Retreat at Sudhana Center 2025 Application Form (V2)

  • Summer Retreat at Sudhana Center 2026 Application Form

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

  • Dates: June 6, 2026 - 3PM to June 13, 2026 - 11AM

    Spaces are limited. Please sign up early.

    Theme:How do we meet the uncertainty of our world with a heart that is both stable and open? How do we transform the challenges of our time into fuel of loving-kindness, peace, and wisdom for ourselves and those around us?

    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.

  • The Sudhana Center Retreat is an intensive experience and all participants are expected to participate in the full schedule. Therefore, we only accept participants over the age of 18.

    If you are under 18 and sincerely interested in attending, you can make a special request by emailing extension@drbu.edu. 

  • We have limited spaces and require full attendance at this retreat, starting from the Orientation on Saturday night and ending with the Closing Round on Sunday morning.

  • Sorry, we require full attendance at this retreat. Please join next time when you are able to commit to the whole week.

    • Applicant Information 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Applicant Health. 

    • Health Information

      For your safety and in case of an emergency, we kindly ask you to answer the following questions.

    • Emergency Contact Person

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.

    • 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.

    • Other Questions 

    • Any other questions?

    • Retreat Fees

    • Retreat Fee: $500
      (Includes single room occupancy accommodation, meals, and materials)


      Supporting Others
      We welcome additional donations beyond the retreat fee to help make these programs accessible to all. Your generosity enables us to offer financial assistance to fellow practitioners who may need support.


      Financial Assistance
      Our goal is to make the retreat accessible for all those who wish to attend. If the retreat fee presents a barrier to your participation, we encourage you to apply for financial aid below. College students are eligible for scholarships. Please complete the application below to request assistance.

  • DRBUx Scholarship Application

  • Dear Scholarship Applicant:

    Dharma Realm Buddhist University Extension endeavors to make its classes, retreats, and programs open to people of all economic backgrounds by providing scholarships for those who have a genuine need and a sincere aspiration to study the Dharma.

    The information you give us will be treated in confidence.

  • Determining Your Contribution

    The full retreat fee is $500. We invite participants to contribute what they can between the minimum amounts below and the full program fee. Please thoughtfully consider your financial situation and contribute as generously as you are able. Your higher contribution enables us to continue offering reduced fees to those with limited means.


    Minimum Contribution Levels:

    College students (full-time): $25
    All others: $50

  • Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made 10 days prior to arrival day, refunds will be available minus the $25 or $50 minimum payment. Cancellations made less than 10 days before retreat arrival day do not qualify for a refund. Registration is non-transferable.

  • Retreat Fee Payment

  • Option to Support Others
    Your generosity helps make our retreats accessible to everyone. Contributions beyond the retreat fee enable us to provide financial assistance to practitioners in need. 

    If you’d like to support fellow Dharma Friends, please select one of the options below to offer your additional support.

    Any amount paid above the retreat fee qualifies as a tax-deductible donation to Dharma Realm Buddhist University, in accordance with applicable tax laws.

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    • Confirmation

    • Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made 10 days prior to arrival day, refunds will be available minus a $25 application fee. Cancellations made less than 10 days before retreat arrival day do not qualify for a refund. Registration is non-transferable.

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