Retreat Notes

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May 26-28 2012 3-Day Insight Meditation Retreat
Welcome to the retreat. Please note the following:
1.  Check-in is on 5/25/2012 from 7:00pm to7:30pm. At 8:00pm on the checking day, there will be an orientation. If you cannot make it to the orientation, go to the administration office to check in and volunteers will assist you.
2.  During this retreat, please refrain from no direct contact with the outside world (noble silence, phone, email, fax, etc).
3.  During the retreat, we recommend that you take the Eight Precepts, so there will not be a formal
dinner. However, there will be food for you if you needed it.
4.  Please wear comfortable clothes, but no shorts, short sleeveless shirt, or tight clothing.  Warm coat and comfortable shoes for outside walking meditation, etc
5.  Please bring your toiletries and sleeping bags, pillows, sheets, blankets.
6.  During the retreat, please let us know if we could be of any assistance. If you are taking medication, please remember to bring it.
7.  Don’t wear jewelry or bring a lot of cash.
8.  If you have any special requests or questions, please contact the center(Tel:979-921-6969).
Thank you for cooperation
6969 Westbranch Dr. Houston, TX 77072  Tel (281)498-1616,2002  Fax (281)498-8133  www.jadebuddha.org

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