Self Retreat
Tathagata Meditation Center offers Self-Retreat opportunities to experienced yogis who have practiced at least three 30-day retreats at TMC and have the discipline to adhere to the daily schedule without close supervision from the meditation teacher.
To be granted permission to conduct a self-retreat at TMC, the yogi must meet the following conditions:
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Practice Vipassana meditation solely and follow the daily practice schedule strictly from 5 am to 10 pm
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Have a Vipassana meditation experience according to the Mahasi tradition as expounded by Sayadawgyi U Pandita
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Have participated in at least two 30-day retreats at TMC within the last 2 years.
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Obtain pre-approval from the TMC's Abbot and TMC Executive Director or Chairman
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Be able to communicate in English
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Have good health
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Arrange or prepare your own food
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Report to the abbot about the practice periodically as determined by the Abbot
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Keep noble silence (talk only if necessary) at all time
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Observe the maximum time limit (one month) of staying
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Submit a self-retreat registration application after getting pre-approval.
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Termination: The Executive Officer could terminate the yogi's self-retreat at any time if deemed not beneficial to both the yogi and the center

SELF RETREAT INFORMATION
Please fill out the Self Retreat registration form and send it to:
