Mahāsamudda — Empty Throne Sangha

MAHĀSAMUDDA
_“ocean”

MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

2027 JUN. 5 - 9
2027 AUG. 12 - 16

four-night all-inclusive jhana retreat
+ beachfront
+ daily 1:1 + study

6 seats
$3.45k/seat

SELECT YOUR DATES︎more info︎DAILY SCHEDULE7:00AM - 8:00AMMorning beach walk (optional)8:00AM - 10:00AMFirst group sit (anapanasati, satipatthana)10:00AM - 11:00AMBreakfast + Dhamma talk11:00AM - 11:30AMRefresh11:30AM - 12:30PM1:1 + review of morning sit12:30PM - 2:30PMSecond group sit (anapanasati, satipatthana)2:30PM - 3:30PM1:1 + review of midday sit3:30PM - 5:30PMThird group sit (anapanasati, satipatthana)5:30PM - 6:30PMDhamma talk6:30PM - 8:00PMDinner + wind-downLOCATIONThe retreat will take place in Malibu, California. We'll be practicing in a living room overlooking the beach and on the beach itself. Depending on traffic, you can get to Malibu in about 40min - 1.5 hours from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).WEATHER + GEARThe weather will be mostly warm and comfortable, ranging from 69°F - 80°F. The air will be cool and slightly humid as expected from being on the sea. Please pack whatever is most comfortable for a pleasant beach day.LODGING + FOODWe will be staying across two neighbouring apartments on the beach, with a private bedroom (king-sized bed) and full bathroom for each guest. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about sharing the space with others.For the duration of the retreat we will provide simple cooked breakfast (eggs, toast, bacon, oatmeal, fruit, coffee, tea, etc.) and dinner (chicken, veggies, rice, steak, pasta, etc.) with snacks in between (healthy chips, fruit, granola, etc.). Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special requests and we will accommodate accordingly.DEPOSITIn the event the retreat is cancelled or rescheduled, you will be refunded in full. Otherwise the deposit is non-refundable and will go toward the retreat fee. In the event you can’t attend, 50% will go toward helping impoverished children in the Bodhgaya area.SPONSORSHIPCan’t afford this retreat?
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_{20% of profits will go to

Shanti India Free School

for the Disadvantaged}

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_{“...a [contemplative]—gone to [the] wilderness,

or to the root of a tree,

or to an empty dwelling—sits down cross-legged,

sets their body straight,

and brings mindfulness to the present.”}

^{— Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta}

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