Suññāgāra — Empty Throne Sangha

SUÑÑAGĀRA
_{“empty dwelling”}

BODHGAYA, INDIA

2026 DEC. 15 - 19
2027 SEPT. 13 - 17

four-night all-inclusive jhana retreat
+ morning visits to Mahabodhi Temple
+ daily 1:1 + study

6 seats
$1.52k/seat

SELECT YOUR DATES︎more info︎DAILY SCHEDULE5:30AM - 7:30AMMorning visit to Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree (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 private semi-outdoor netted meditation room is located in the heart of Bodhgaya, a short 15-minute walk from the Bodhi Tree. You can get to Bodhgaya from either Gaya International Airport, which is around a 20-30 minute drive, or Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna, which is around a 2-3 hour drive away.WEATHER + GEARBodhgaya has a humid subtropical climate. Average temperatures during our September retreat range between 70°F - 85°F. December is cooler, ranging between 50°F - 75°F with chilly mornings and evenings, so please bring warm layers for that retreat. Simple thin white cotton garments will be provided, but feel free to pack and wear anything appropriate for the weather.LODGING + FOODFor the duration of the stay we will provide rooms and food at Tara Guest House in Bodhgaya, around a 10-15 minute walk from the meditation room. Rooms are simple with no TV, a small desk and a hot shower. Unlimited bottled water. Food options are veg or non-veg traditional Indian food, including chai and chapati breakfast in the mornings. Please let us know if you have any food allergies.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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