On life at Gampo Abbey: "We are training in choicelessness and kindness. Giving up all hope of fruition
we recommit each day to doing the best we can" Ani Pema Chödrön, Gampo Acharya, Losar 2008

Introduction - The Library - Monastic Vows - Practice Schedule - Ordination - New Monastics
Download Lion's Roar Newsletter (PDF file) - Photo Album - Torma Night
Resident's Handbook (PDF) - Maitri Bhavana and Sukhavati Practices
COMMUNITY EVENTS: Summer Solstice Picnic - Community Baseball Game - Lobster Release


Practice Schedule

Monday to Friday

6:00 am
Wake-up/Silence
6:30
Morning Chants & Sitting Meditation
7:30
Breakfast
8:30-11
Sitting Meditation/Practice period
11-12 pm
Mind-Body Practice
12-1
Lunch /Silence Ends
1-5
Work period
5:00
Buddha Sadhana
5:30 -6
Evening Chants
6-7
Dinner
7-8
Sitting Meditation or Class
8:00
Silence begins
10:00
Lights Out

 

Saturday- Open Day: Unscheduled

 

Sunday Nyinthun Schedule

Silent Practice Day

6:00 am
Wake-up
6:30
Morning Chants & Sitting Meditation
7:30
Breakfast (Oryoki)
8:30-12 pm
Sitting Meditation/Practice Period
12-1
Lunch (Oryoki)
3-5
Sitting Meditation/Practice Period
5:00
Buddha Sadhana
5:30-6:00
Evening Chants
6-7
Dinner
7-8
Sitting Meditation
10:00 pm
Lights Out