Spring 2026 Guan Yin Practice Retreat Application Form (v2) Logo
  • Spring 2026 Guan Yin Retreat at Redwood Vihara Application

    We invite you to join us for a week immersing in the compassionate energy of Guan Yin Bodhisattva in the redwoods! To apply for the retreat, please read and fill out the application as completely and thoughtfully as possible.
  • The Guan Yin 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 
    • 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

    • Retreat Guidelines

      This retreat will be an opportunity for spiritual growth in a monastic setting following the 8 precepts (breakfast and lunch served, simple fruit will be served in the evening), noble silence (speaking only when necessary), and refraining from digital devices.

    • Retreat Fees

      All teachings at Redwood Vihara are offered freely. Participants can make an offering as they wish. See details here.

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