The DTO’s current retreat schedule has two silent retreats and one general retreat. The retreats are usually two days in length, with people arriving Friday afternoon and leaving on Sunday afternoon.
The silent retreats generally observe Noble Silence starting Friday evening and ending with a discussion session on Sunday morning. They offer a wonderful opportunity to connect to that deep stillness that is at our center.
The general retreats may have periods of Noble Silence, but on the whole, they have a lot of talking going on. There is a good balance between practice, Dharma sharing, powerful ceremonies, catching up, and being with Sangha.
In the early morning, entering an ancient temple,
When the sunlight first shines on tall trees.
Take the path through bamboo to a hidden place,
Among flowers and trees at a Buddhist Retreat
Where the light on the hill delights every bird and
The pool’s reflection empties the human heart.
All the sounds in the world are stilled,
By the sound of the bell.
“At Poshan Temple, in a Buddhist Retreat”,Chang Jian, 8th century, Tang dynasty
2024-2025 DTO Retreat Dates
All of these retreats will be held at the beautiful Mariandale Retreat & Conference Center in Ossining, New York
- Silent retreat, 8/16-8/18
- Thursday, August 16, 2024 – Sunday, August 18, 2024
- The total cost is $270
- Silent retreat, 1/24-1/26
- Thursday January 24, 2025 – Sunday January 26, 2025
- The total cost is $270
- End of Academic Year Retreat, 4/11-4/13
- Friday April 11, 2025 – Sunday April 13, 2025
- The total cost is $275
- People may plan to arrive a day early, on Thursday
- The three day cost is $410
- Friday April 11, 2025 – Sunday April 13, 2025
Our current location of Mariandale may require us to limit the number or participants to silent retreats. Please reserve your spots early.
Teo is the best contact person for the silent retreats, and Maeve or Fernando are good contacts for the end of the year retreat.
