The Bodhi Retreat is held in commemoration of the Enlightenment of Shakyamuni and the founding of the Buddhist tradition. Always the most important and exuberant event in the Amida annual calendar, the Bodhi Retreat has grown in significance as the Amida-shu and the Amida Order have developed. Four years ago we inaugurated the practice of 24 hours of continuous chanting at th begiining of the retreat. This year we plan to extend this to three days of continuous chanting. This prctice provides the opportunity for a complete immersion in the nembutsu. One can spend every waking hour in nembutsu practice. In order to make this possible we have scheduled all admission and renewal ceremonies for 9th December, the day after enlightenment day, to symbolise their forward orientation. Once the Buddha is enlightened, admission to his community becomes possible. If you are a present or intending member of Amida-shu, do make every effort to attend. If you are contemplating an advance in your commitment, please arrange to discuss this ahead of the retreat with one of the teachers of the Order.
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Wednesday 2 December
10.00 am Brunch
11.15 am Briefing for Bell Team
2.00 pm onward: Arrival and registration
6.00 pm Evening Meal
8.00 pm Evening Service
Thursday 3 December
10.00 am Brunch
11.15 am Briefing for Participants
12.00 noon Start of 72 hour nembutsu chanting
Friday 4 December
Continuation of 72 hour nembutsu chanting
Saturday 5 December
Continuation of 72 hour nembutsu chanting
Sunday 6 December
Continuation of 72 hour nembutsu chanting
12.oo noon: End of chanting
12.30 Meal
2.00 pm Informal
Monday 7 December
10.00 am Brunch
11.00 am Gathering
2.00 pm Dharma Talk
3.30 pm Seminar
6.00 pm Supper
7.45 pm Service
Tuesday 8 December: Enlightenment Day
Programme to be announced
Wednesday 9 December
7.00 am Bell
7.20 am Chanting Larger Pureland Sutra
8.00 am Nien Fo Service
9.00 am Admission & Renewal Ceremonies to Amida-shu and the Amida Order
10.30 am Brunch
11.30 am Meetings:
2.00 pm Lotus Ceremony
3.00pm Gathering
4.30pm Closing Ceremony
6.00 pm Supper
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