Winter retreat with Michael Eido Luetchford in the Czech Republic

 11^th February - 14^th February 2010  (Thursday - Sunday)

In the middle of February 2010, Dogen Sangha Czech Republic holds its 7^th three-day Zazen retreat with our teacher Michael Eido Luetchford at Horovicka Chata, a residential centre in the Czech Republic just one hour drive from Prague Ruzyne Airport. The centre is situated in beautiful countryside next to a lake. The retreat starts on Thursday 11th February (we arrive between 6 and 7pm; evening meal provided) and ends on Sunday 14th February at 4pm. Support our mission here and join us for 3 days of Zazen practice and talks on Buddhism! There are frequent and very cheap flights with EasyJet from Bristol, London Stansted and many more places in the UK! 

When: 11^th February - 14^th February 2010

Where: Horovicka chata in Cholin, Borotice - Cholin 57, 262 15

          => find the location of the Horovicka Chata centre by clicking this icon

          => here are some pictures of the place and accomodation 

Schedule:  The schedule of the whole weekend will be exactly the same as you  know from the retreats with Mike in the UK.

Thursday 16:00 - 19:00  příjezd (arrive) 19:00 - 20:00  večeře (supper) 20:15 - 20:30  zahájení (opening) 20:30 - 21:30  zazen-kinhin-zazen

Friday + Saturday 06:30             budíček (wake up call) 07:00 - 07:40  zazen (meditace v sedě) 08:00 - 09:00  snídaně (breakfast) 09:00 - 10:00  samu (working period) 10:00 - 10:25  zazen (meditace v sedě) 10:25 - 10:35  kinhin (meditace v chůzi) 10:35 - 11:00  zazen 11:00 - 11:20  pauza (coffee break) 11:20 - 12:20  promluva a diskuse (talk) 12:30 - 13:00  zazen 13:00 - 14:00  oběd (lunch) 14:00 - 15:30  volno (free time) 15:30 - 16:30  zazen-kinhin-zazen 16:30 - 16:45  pauza (coffee break) 16:45 - 17:45  promluva a diskuse(talk)  18:00 - 19:00  zazen-kinhin-zazen 19:00 - 20:00  večeře (supper) 20:00 - 20:30  volno (free time) 20:30 - 21:30  zazen-kinhin-zazen

Sunday 06:30             budíček (wake up call) 07:00 - 07:40  zazen (meditace v sedě) 08:00 - 09:00  snídaně (breakfast) 09:00 - 10:00  samu (working period) 10:00 - 10:25  zazen (meditace v sedě) 10:25 - 10:35  kinhin (meditace v chůzi) 10:35 - 11:00  zazen 11:00 - 11:20  pauza (coffee break) 11:20 - 12:20  promluva a diskuse (talk) 12:30 - 13:00  zazen 13:00 - 14:00  oběd (lunch) 14:00 - 15:00  volno (free time) 15:00 - 16:00  zazen-kinhin-zazen 16:00 - 16:15  závěr (closing) 16:15 -           odjezd (depart)

Price: The cost for the full 3 days is 1500 CZK (cca £ 53) inclusive of accommodation and vegetarian meals.

What to bring with you: Meditation cushion (zafu), blanket or sitting mat (zabuton), appropriate clothes and shoes for work period (samu).

Accomodation: The accomodation is in 3 or 4-bed rooms with central heating and washbasin. There are shared toiletes and bathrooms. Cushions, blankets including bedlinen and sheets provided. Please take you own towels! The meditation room has underfloor heating. There are some pictures of the place and accomodation.

Transportation: Transfers from the Prague Airport to the Horovicka Chata centre will be provided for all UK participants. 

To view pictures of previous retreat in Cholin last year click here.

If you would like more information on the retreat, please call Mike on 0117-924-3828, or send an email to mjl@gol.com. You can also call Pavel on +420 777 553 994, or send an email to info@dogenzen.net.

We are looking forward to seeing you here in the Czech Republic!

 

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