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Belgium 5-Day & 3-Day Meditation Retreat

Thank you for your interest in the 5-day & 3-day retreat hosted in Belgium. This retreat will be run in English by a team of teaching monks from both the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat and the European centers. 

This first section will provide you with important information regarding the retreat.  

The second section will be dedicated to collecting relevant personal information so that we can accommodate you to the best of our ability.

Please fill out the necessary information and read all sections carefully so that you can prepare properly.
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General Information

The next 5 day retreat date is 3rd - 7th January (arrive afternoon of January 3rd before 5pm)

The next 3 day retreat date is 29th January - 1st February ( arrive afternoon of January 29th before 5pm)​

The Teaching Monks for this program will be:

1.    Ven. Sander Khemadhammo
2.    Ven. Putthipong Varachoto
3.    Phra Darek Kantasilo

The meditation technique that you will learn is called The Middle Way technique, which is a practice for meditators of all levels of experience.

The retreat will focus on meditation instruction and practice (typically 30-40 min sitting sessions), wisdom teachings, and opportunities for Q & A.
Important to Note

Since we are only accepting a maximum of 30 people for each retreat, please apply in advance to guarantee your spot in the retreat. 

We kindly ask that only those who are committed to participating in the full program apply for this retreat as space is limited.
Address of Meditation Center

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Benelux - Ronkenburgstraat 25, 9340 Lede, Belgium 
Confirmation of your stay

You are confirmed upon applying. 

We will send you details before the start of the program on how to make your deposit to confirm your stay and receive additional information regarding the retreat. 
 
Program Schedule

The timetable will look like the following: 

The 3 day retreat is a similar schedule minus one day. 

First Evening Day 1
14:00 - 17:00 - Arrival & Check In
17:00 - Tour 
18:30 - 20:00 - Introductory Session

Day 2 (Silent)
6:00 - 7:00 - Morning Meditation + Chanting
7:30 - 8:30 - Breakfast
9:30 - 11:30 - Meditation + Wisdom Talk
11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 - Meditation in the garden
16:30 - 17:00 - Free Time
18:30 - 20:00 - Meditation with the candle + Wisdom Talk 

Day 3
6:00 - 7:00 - Walking Meditation 
7:30 - 8:30 - Breakfast
9:30 - 11:30 - Meditation + Wisdom Talk
11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 - Meditation in the garden
16:30 - 17:00 - Q&A 
18:30 - 20:00 - Meditation with campfire + Wisdom Talk 

Day 4
6:00 - 7:00 - Morning Meditation + Chanting
7:30 - 8:30 - Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 - Meditation
11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 - Self Meditation
17:00 - 17:30 - Group Sharing
18:30 - 19:30 - Evening Chanting + Meditation

Day 5
6:00 - 7:00 - Morning Meditation + Chanting
7:30 - 8:30 - Breakfast
9:30 - 11:30 - Meditation + Closing Session
11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch
13:00 - Depart

End of the 5-Day Structured Retreat

What you can learn
1. To know how to meditate with clear explanation.
2. To experience The Middle Way Meditation Technique.
3. To understand spiritual foundation of Buddhism.
4. To be able to ask any questions concerning meditation and Buddhism with English-speaking monk.
5. To discover how meditation can be simple and beneficial.
6. To be inspired to apply meditation in daily life.
Arrival to the Center

We can offer free pick up from Lede train station if a volunteer or staff is available. Otherwise, walking to the center is the best and easiest way. 

We ask that all participants please do their best to arrive by 5pm on the first day of the retreat, to ensure that the registration process can be completed before the commencement of the retreat.
Accommodation & Food

We expect everyone to stay overnight at the retreat for the best experience. 

You will be provided with 2 meals a day (breakfast and lunch) and some light refreshments in the evening time. This is the eating schedule followed by monks and individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual practice. This type of eating schedule helps support your meditation practice and ability to sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed. 

If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in the "personal information" section that follows.
Costs & Donations

This retreat is funded by participant donations. In order to cover food, utilities, accommodations, supplies, cleaning, and maintenance, the cost per person is: 

€200.00 for the 5-day retreat
€150.00 for the 3-day retreat

In order to avoid a "no show" case we will ask for a deposit of €50.00 which is apart of the total cost.

Also, if you are interested in donating a larger amount to pay gratitude to the teaching monks or help support Pa Pae's continued growth, we would be very grateful for your generosity. You will have the chance to offer an additional donation during the closing ceremony. 
What To Bring

In order to maintain an environment of respect for Thai Buddhist culture and mindfulness to allow everyone to focus their energy internally, we ask that you please arrive in appropriate attire that is not too revealing. This means that tank tops, short shorts, or low-cut t-shirts should be avoided. 

Please dress as modestly as possible.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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