Pabbata — Empty Throne Sangha

PABBATA
_{“mountain”}

MT. SHASTA, CALIFORNIA

2027 JUL. 13 - 17
2027 AUG. 10 - 14

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

6 seats
$3.35k/seat

SELECT YOUR DATES︎more info︎DAILY SCHEDULE6:00AM - 8:00AMMorning hike/wander (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-downLOCATIONOur campsite will be on the southern slope of Mt. Shasta, either Sand Flats camping area (6,830ft elevation) or Red Fir campgrounds (6,400ft elevation) depending on weather (all participants will be informed one week before retreat). You can get to Mt. Shasta via Redding Municipal Airport if domestic. If international, you can first fly into either San Francisco International Airport, Sacramento International Airport, or Rogue Valley International Medford Airport. We will have a shuttle that can bring you up to the campsite when you arrive in Mt. Shasta City.WEATHER + GEARThe weather will be mostly warm and comfortable, ranging from 73°F - 79°F. The air will be cool and dry at an elevation of around 6,600ft. A small-medium sized tent can be provided upon request, otherwise please bring your own camping gear. Pack a light jacket and warm layers for the night as it will drop down to around 37°F - 43°F.LODGING + FOODWe will be camping outside in a protected alpine forest. It is extremely unlikely we will encounter a wild animal larger than a rabbit, but not impossible. The retreat leader will have a secured registered emergency firearm on-site for the protection of retreat attendees. He is trained and certified. (Your safety is virtually guaranteed but please let us know if you have any problem with this ahead of time.)For the duration of the retreat we will provide simple camp-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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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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