Jhana Grove

The daily schedule is an effective, time-proven suggestion for retreatants, but it does not necessarily have to be followed rigidly. Jhana Grove's daily schedule is somewhat flexible, grounded  in kindness and ease...

4.00-4.30am         Rise with gusto!
4.30-5.00am         Walking meditation
5.00-6.00am         Sitting meditation
6.00-6.10am         Chanting in the meditation hall
6.10-7.00am         Sitting/Walking meditation
7.00-8.00am         Breakfast

8.00-9.00am        Ajahn's Dhamma talk
9.00-10.00am      Walking meditation
10.00-11.00am    Sitting meditation
11.00-1.30pm      Lunch and rest
1.30-2.00pm       Walking meditation
2.00-3.00pm       Sitting meditation
3.00-4.00pm       Walking meditation
4.00-5.00pm       Sitting meditation

5.00-6.30pm       Evening Drink
6.30-7.00pm       Walking meditation
7.00-7.50pm       Sitting meditation
7.50-8.00pm       Chanting in the meditation hall
8.00-9.00pm       Ajahn's questions and answers
9.00- late            Rest or more meditation

Kitchen Duties

Depending on the retreat and the number of retreatants, you may be rostered for kitchen and cleanup duties once or twice during a retreat.

Ajahn Interview Roster

During the retreat each participant is allocated one or more scheduled 'personal interviews' with the retreat teacher. You are encouraged to attend to discuss your spiritual progress.