5:30am-6:40am

same

Morning Meditation - After a few minutes of chanting, a monk will play a recorded Dhamma talk at the beginning of the one-hour meditation session.

6:40am-8:30am

same

Morning Chores - Ask one of the long-term guests what would be helpful. Some suggested chores are sweeping paths, helping the kitchen staff prepare the meal, and pulling weeds.

8:30am-8:45am

same

Alms Round - The lay people put rice in the monks’ alms bowls outside the dining hall.

8:45am-9:00am

same

The Monks’ Meal - Food brought or cooked by the laypeople is offered to the monks at the dining hall.

9:00am-9:30am

same

Morning Chanting - After offering the meal, the laypeople perform the morning chanting as the monks eat their meal.

9:30am-10:00am

same

The Laypeople’s Meal - The laypeople have a potluck meal outside the dining hall.

10:00am-11:00am

same

Cleanup - Visitors are encouraged to help the long-term guests clean up after the meal (e.g. scrape leftover food into the compost bin, wipe down tables, dry dishes, etc.).

11:00am-4:00pm

11:00am-5:00pm

The Afternoon - Overnight visitors are free to use this time for sitting or walking meditation, resting, or reading.

4:00pm-4:15pm

5:00pm-5:15pm

Questions & Answers (Q&A) - Ajaan Geoff is available on most days to answer questions about the Dhamma and meditation practice.

4:15pm-6:00pm

5:15pm-7:00pm

Afternoon Chores - Consult the monks or long-term guests on what would be helpful around the Monastery. If you have special skills, make sure to let the community know.

6:00pm-7:00pm

7:00pm-8:00pm

Break - Visitors can take this time to prepare for the evening meditation.

7:00pm-8:20pm

8:00pm-9:20pm

Evening Meditation - About 20 minutes of chanting followed by an hour of meditation. Ajaan Geoff usually gives a Dhamma talk during the first 10-20 minutes of the sit.

8:20pm

9:20pm

Night Time - The rest of the night is free for walking or sitting meditation, study, or resting.