The First Discourse of the Buddha Retreat by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi • 7/2-5/21

The full-moon day in the month of July is known as Dhammacakka Day, commemorating the day when, over 2500 years ago, the Buddha gave his first discourse to the five ascetics in the Deer Park near Baranasi, thereby “setting in motion the Wheel of the Dhamma.”

This July 4th weekend, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi will be offering a four-day online retreat on this pivotal discourse in which the Buddha first proclaimed to the world the four noble truths and the noble eightfold path. The retreat will run from Friday evening, July 2nd, through Monday noon, July 5th. It will feature lectures, discussion, periods of meditation, and chanting.

click below for YouTube live link for each session.

Click Here for Class material, and please visit live streaming on YouTube.

The retreat is given without charge, though donations are welcome to support this event and future programs at Chuang Yen Monastery.

CYM JULY 4th WEEKEND RETREAT SCHEDULE July 2–5, 2021

	Friday July 2	Saturday & Sunday July 3 & 4	Monday July 5
6:00–6:50 am		Chanting & meditation	Chanting & meditation
8:50 –9:30 am		Meditation	Meditation
9:30–10:15 am		Lecture & discussion	Lecture & discussion
10:15 –10:30 am		Break	Break
10:30–11:20 am		Lecture & discussion	Lecture & discussion: Final sharing of merits
11:20 am		Lunch & Rest	End of retreat
1:30–2:00 pm		Walking meditation
2:00–2:40 pm		Sitting meditation
2:40–3:20 pm		Lecture & discussion
3:20–3:40 pm		Tea Break
3:40–4:20 pm		Lecture & discussion
4:20–5:00 pm		Meditation
5:00–6:00 pm		Refreshment & break
6:00–6:50 pm		Chanting & meditation
6:00–6:50 pm		Chanting & meditation
7:00–8:00 pm	Opening lecture	Dhamma talk & questions
8:10– 9:00 pm	Metta Meditation & Sharing of merit