Join us to explore our essential nature of loving kindness, or Metta, in a traditional retreat setting. The schedule for Saturday will be the following. Friday and Sunday are not full days and will draw from this schedule as well.
- Morning Bell
- Breakfast
- Mindful Preparation
- Morning Service
- Qi Gong
- Metta Sutra
- Mindful Work
- Lunch
- Mindful Rest
- Mandala
- Exploration of Metta class
- Meditation
- Metta practice
- Evening Snack
- Evening Service
- Evening Tea
- Mindful Sleep
METTA SUTRA ⊕
This is the way of those who follow the Dharma. They have become
skilled and peaceful, seek the good, and follow the path:
May they be able and upright, straightforward, of gentle speech and not
proud.
May they be content and easy wherever they are.
May they be unburdened, with their senses calm.
May they be wise and not arrogant.
May they not seek followers or supporters.
May they live without desire for the possessions of others.
May they do no harm to any living being.
On this one should reflect:
May all beings be happy.
May they live in safety and joy.
All living beings, whether weak or strong, old or young, man or woman,
smart or foolish, healthy or disabled, seen or unseen, near or distant, born
or to be born, may they all be happy.
Let no one deceive or despise another being, whatever their status.
Let no one through anger or hatred wish harm to another.
As parents watch over their children, willing to risk their own lives to
protect them, so with a boundless heart may we cherish every living being,
bathing the entire world with unobstructed and unconditional lovingkindness.
Standing or walking, sitting or lying down, in each moment may we
remain mindful of this heart and this way of living that is the best in all the
world.
May this sublime abiding, holding no fixed views, obtain pure hearted
clarity of vision and freedom from sensual desires. In this state one is free
from the cycle of rebirth and death.
Not a local? Book lodging at 509.395.2030 / business@tlabbey.com
There are various options available, depending on the event. 1. Trout Lake Abbey B&B private or hostel style rooms. 2. Meditations huts. 3. Futons either in the temple or the Mountain View Room. 4. Camping
Please call in advance to inquire about availability.
