Retreat Ready

I think I have everything organized to go on retreat.   I am hoping I can find a Songtow after breakfast.   I must eat before I go and will try to finish by noon, so I am on schedule.   As you can see, it is all simple.   At this center, there is a bed.  Last year, the floor was not a good thing for me, and the casual chatting did not feel like a retreat.   I will take an extra pillow and my air matrices and sheets.  While it is 90 in the city, it is cool up the hill.  

This is a picture of lunch.  Breakfast at 7 is more like a broth. You serve yourself and can take more if there is anything left.   This meal is at 11.

 The meditation, chant, and meeting space is large, and there are mats on the floor, so it is easier to do your treading.   As you can see, there is a chair, which I will use.

This is the dorm space.   There are two buildings.  One on the right and one of the left .. both have hot and cold drinking water (you can make tea and coffee at night) and showers.  You rather work your showers in when you can and when available.  I will bring TP. Last year had to buy a roll.

This is a little chapel with a Buddha statue in it.  What I think the pictures will show... it is hilly.   I will take my walking stick and wear sneakers.   Most folks are younger and wear flip flops.
I will take my camera and a book and a pad.   I didn't last time and I was the only one without...  
Happiness is being content with what you are experiencing... If it is joyful.   Enjoy but know it will not last.   If it is sad,  look to the lesson and know it will not last.   and it is all good.

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